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
Staff cannot walk in to check an isolated patient. Here is why a call system matters most there.
Key takeaways
- Heard through the door
- Voice option
- A lamp outside
- Fewer entries
01The problem
An isolation room has a door staff do not open casually. A patient who needs something has to be heard without anyone walking in. A button inside, a lamp outside and, if possible, a way to speak through an intercom let staff respond without opening the door unnecessarily.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Intercom option | Two-way voice where the system supports it |
| Fittings | Wipeable and easy to disinfect |
| Lamp outside the door | Clear to staff in the corridor |
| Clinical sign-off | Agreed with the infection control team |
| 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 an isolation roomWe 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 an isolation room 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 an isolation room, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Can we talk to the patient?
With an intercom-capable IP system.
Is infection control involved?
Yes, always.
Does it replace observation?
No.
