How to Expand Your Nurse Call System

Expanding your nurse call system is a great way to increase the efficiency and safety of your healthcare facility. This process typically depends on the type of nurse call system in question, as well as many other factors.

Symtech Solutions offers top-rated life safety communication systems, including nurse call systems, digital whiteboards, wander management, and more, to area nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. Our team has decades of experience in designing, installing, and maintaining nurse call systems and other rapid response monitoring systems. Learn some great tips on how to expand your nurse call system, and contact us today!

What Expanding Your Nurse Call System Entails

Generally, expanding your nurse call system involves adding new or additional components to the existing system, including call buttons, pendants, speakers, capabilities for wireless nurse call systems, and other hardware and software. That being said, what are the steps for ensuring you have the nurse call system devices in the right locations, the right number, and more?

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Steps to Expanding Your Nurse Call System

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Determine Your Need

The first step when considering a nurse call system expansion is to determine the need for additional nurse call equipment. Consider factors such as patient population, facility size, and existing nurse call capabilities. Symtech Solutions offers consultations where we can help research your existing nurse call system and design an expansion that is right for your healthcare facility's needs. Call today.

Select The Type of Nurse Call System

Next, you'll need to select the type of nurse call equipment that best suits your healthcare facility’s needs. Our nurse call system architects will work closely with you to ensure the features you need are included in your nurse call system expansion. We also consider wireless nurse call systems and hardware needs.

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Schedule Installation

Once you've selected your nurse call system or wireless nurse call system, you'll need to schedule an installation of the new nurse call equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions. Our life safety communication company offers comprehensive nurse call system upgrades, so you can rest assured this step is in good hands. Once the new nurse call system is installed, it will go through a thorough testing process to ensure its working properly.

Train Staff

Symtech Solutions offers training and 24-hour support for all of our nurse call systems. We can schedule a time that works for you to train your staff on the new nurse call system to ensure everyone feels comfortable. We also offer service on our nurse call systems via phone or via a service call whenever you need it.

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CALL SYMTECH SOLUTIONS TODAY

Nurse call systems are increasingly important to healthcare facilities as they ensure the patients' needs are attended to promptly. This helps improve patient experience, and they can help optimize your staff's workflow, giving them more time for patient care.

Symtech Solutions offers customized systems for hospitals, clinics, surgery centers, long-term care facilities, and more. We have partnered with Jeron and offer their nurse call systems, which include Provider 790, Provider 700, Provider 680, and ProAlert 570. Each has different features that you'll love for your healthcare facility. In addition, we offer wireless nurse call systems in conjunction with Acuity.

If you think your nurse call system or wireless nurse call system is in need of an upgrade or expansion, call Symtech Solutions to get started today!