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
Inspectors and boards look at how a ward calls for help. Here is how to be ready.
Key takeaways
- Every point tested
- Maintenance on file
- Staff trained
- Ready to show
01The problem
A working call system, tested and logged, is one of the first things a visitor notices. Check what your regulators and advisers require, then make sure every button works, every lamp lights and the test log is current. A ward that can show its tests is a ward that is ready.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Requirements | Confirm yours with your regulator and advisers |
| Test log | A current record |
| Maintenance contract | On file |
| Training record | Staff briefed |
| 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 preparing for an inspectionWe 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 preparing for an inspection 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 preparing for an inspection, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
What do inspectors require?
Confirm with your regulator; we cannot advise on regulation.
Can you provide test logs?
We can set up a log and train staff.
Do you offer maintenance?
Ask us.
