On this page
01. The problem02. How a call travels03. What to check before you buy04. How we set it up05. What we supply06. How to put it to the hospital07. Get a free survey and quote08. FAQ
A patient who cannot hear cannot tell whether a call was answered. Here is how lights and visual signals help.
Key takeaways
- Visible confirmation
- No dependence on sound
- Staff alerted by lamp
- Clear communication
01The problem
A hearing-impaired patient presses a button and hears nothing back. Did it work? A visible confirmation, such as a light at the bed that shows the call was registered, answers that question. Staff arriving without a voice reply are also easier for the patient to understand.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Visual confirmation | A light at the bed |
| Alternative alerts | Lamps for staff as well as tones |
| Staff training | How to respond to a patient who cannot hear |
| Placement | Visible from the bed |
| Backup power | Controller, switches and station keep working when the mains fails |
| Weekly test | Press every point and keep a log |
04How we set it up
- 01Walk a hospital with hearing-impaired patientsWe note every bed, room, bathroom, door and the station.
- 02Match the partsButtons, call points, lamps, station and display to the plan.
- 03Cable and powerNetwork cable and backup power to every position.
- 04Fit and pairEvery button paired to the right room.
- 05Test and trainWe press every point and train each shift.
05What we supply
We design, supply and install nurse call systems for wards, clinics and care homes, on IP and SIP networks. Fanvil's IP nurse call range is one option we quote, alongside others, and we recommend whichever fits your ward. Send us the room count and we reply with a written quote.
06How to put it to the hospital
Start with the problem in a hospital with hearing-impaired patients that the people you are speaking to already know, then show the lamp over the door and the message at the station. Quote the buttons, call points, lamps and station for a hospital with hearing-impaired patients, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Can the bed show the call was sent?
With a confirmation light.
Does the nurse need to speak?
Not necessarily.
Is it available for all beds?
We quote by bed.
