How have Nurse Call Systems positively impacted patient care?

How does a Nurse Call System work?

A typical Nurse Call System consists of the following:

1. A central console
2. A remote switching device for each patient
3. Corridor or intermediate station lights
4. Low-voltage power supplies
5. Inter-connecting wiring

When a call is needed, this can be made by both staff and patients. This is from any location which can be classed as a “room station” such as the patient’s bedside, bathrooms or showers, as well as utility areas and other communal spaces.

What kinds of faults are common with Nurse Call Systems?

Nurse Call Systems like all equipment have their faults. Common faults include broken cord sets from frequent use. When this happens, it can mean that the call signal is affected and does not transmit. Thankfully these faults are easy to fix.

It is easy to forget, the huge impact these systems have had on the advancement in care for patients and nursing staff alike. Some of the most important factors are listed below:

1. Nurse Call Systems provide peace of mind

Having a Nurse Call System provides reassurance to all those that use such a service, knowing the user an alert staff day or night. Nurse Call Systems can also be incorporated as part of Access Control and the CCTV system. The benefit of this is knowing the whereabouts of patients at all times whilst allowing them some element of freedom.

2. Nurse Call Systems which are adapted to the patients need

Nurse Call Systems can be tailored to the circumstances of the care environment. This could be because the patient has additional needs of specific requirements. Alternative Nurse Call Systems to a button might include:

• Pillow switches
• Alarmed floor mat
• Mattress pads

These systems would signify the movement from a patient who is at risk of falling or is moving from their bed.

3. Flexible Installation

Most facilities choose to have these systems hard wired into a building for ease of use, but sometimes there are difficulties with this. Advancement in technology now means that with more wireless options, there is a much greater degree of flexibility in terms of install and location. It also means changes in layout can be accommodated much more easily than ever before.

4. Overall improvements in healthcare

The developments we have seen in Nurse Call System Technologies allows them to be integrated with smart digital devices. The benefit of this is in enabling nurses and carers to communicate instantly with each other. These systems also enable more centralised management of the Nurse Call System itself.

Are you getting the most out of your Nurse Call System?

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