Typically an existing hospital will have an existing nurse call system that‘s been provided by Static Systems or Wandsworth Electrical to name but a couple. In the past, the automatic assumption was typically that they are only companies from which a quote could be obtained. However, these days, from alternative hard wired nurse call systems to wireless nurse call systems, hospital engineers and engineering consultants are able to select from a much wider array of sources many of which will provide excellent rivalling features that can really make a difference on the ground without hurting your purse financially. We say ‘plan for the end’ – why? It’s because considering what features you’d potentially add further down the line will often determine your choice of system for a hospital. And it’s not just the choice of features, it’s other factors that the NHS in particular will be interested in these days – such as maintaining low and stable lifecycle costs.

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• Wards – Regular request is for Nurse Prescence
• WC’s/Assisted Baths/Ensuite – These are considered high risk areas
• Accident and Emergency – Staff attack is on the increase
• Mobile asset – The ability to track down assets quickly using asset tagging