COVER STORY
Nurse Call: a modern solution
Of increasing significance in the current climate is the ease with which nurse call systems can be installed. The care industry has had to respond to a stark increase in service demand and in a bid to limit disruptions to an overstretched service, the install of all new equipment has to be undisruptive. Nurse call systems have adapted to suit this and, by utilising wireless technology, installations can be quick and clean, unlike hard-wired systems which require the building to be stripped back to its bare structure.
Wireless systems can be installed into a working home and can also be installed around an old system to ensure the site is not left without a working system at any time.
As funding uncertainties continue to plague the care sector it is the longevity of wireless systems which
has contributed to their success. The installation and maintenance of these systems is cheaper than hard-wired ones and they offer extended product life without relying on stationary wiring points, or wires that are already fixed within the site infrastructure. Wireless devices can be installed to suit the requirements of each site, with care staff or residents deciding the locations. Beyond providing a personalised service this means they are relevant and useful for far longer.
Aid Call’s Nurse Call Specialist, Philip Guest, comments: “As a company, we’re seeing an overwhelming shift away from hard-wired systems, demonstrating how wireless Nurse Call solutions have been welcomed by the healthcare sector. They recognise that Aid Call’s wireless solutions meet their nurse call needs - they can be rapidly installed, with far less inconvenience
Changes in political infrastructure, the uncertain economic landscape and a stark growth in population have greatly impacted the modern day care environment. Sarah Hunt, Marketing Co- ordinator for Aid Call, explores how one of its fundamental technologies, Nurse Call, has adapted.
to residents and staff, and expense to the organisation, than a hard-wired alternative. Importantly, wireless technology also gives the healthcare sector the flexibility it needs to accommodate any future changes in the layout of the installation, with call points that can be easily relocated from one room to another.”
Telecare An aging population brings with it increasingly complex care needs; as a result nurse call systems have had to adapt in order to provide a wider scope of care. Aid Call systems link with a vast array of supportive equipment to provide for residents with more complex needs. These devices include portable pendants, fall detectors, environmental controls, door monitors, pressure mats and enuresis sensors.
These additions pre-empt when a resident may need assistance, automatically raising an alarm through the corresponding Nurse Call system without the individual having to consciously make a call themselves. For instance, an enuresis mat that is placed on the mattress will react to the presence of moisture and will instantly raise an alert. As well as allowing staff to respond discreetly to a sensitive issue, it eliminates concern over residents refraining from making calls through embarrassment or fear. This responsive technology allows care teams to support residents who may not have the necessary cognitive ability to utilise a standard nurse call system.
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