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 is weak or cannot speak cannot shout for help. Here is how buttons and pendants give them a voice.
Key takeaways
- Light-touch buttons
- Pendants
- Careful placement
- Staff watch for the lamp
01The problem
A patient who is too weak to shout, or cannot speak, has no way to ask for help except a button. If the button is out of reach, or too hard to press, the patient has no voice at all. Large buttons, light-touch pendants and careful placement are how a call system speaks for them.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Light touch | Pressable with minimal force |
| Pendant or pillow button | Within reach |
| Alternative inputs | Ask about options for limited movement |
| Staff awareness | Brief staff on patients who cannot speak |
| 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 ward with patients who cannot speakWe 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 ward with patients who cannot speak 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 ward with patients who cannot speak, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Are there special buttons?
Yes, for limited movement. Ask us.
Can a pendant fall out of reach?
Check placement and cord.
Who decides?
The nurse in charge and us at the survey.
