Nurses are, undoubtedly, some of the busiest people on the planet. During nearly any shift, there are hundreds of different tasks that require their attention, and ensuring they get to each task and tackle patient needs is nothing short of an absolute must. Nurse call systems can help, but selecting the right one is an absolute must, or you’re likely to overwhelm your nurses with patient needs and their other tasks at hand. How can you select one that will work as hard as your nurses in your care facility? These tips can help.
• Choose More than Communication: Some nurse call systems are just that, a simple method of communication from the patient to the nurse’s station. Fortunately, with today’s technology, you can do so much more. Make certain your new nurse call system offers you the ability to view and manage information, instead of just reach from one station to another.
• Choose Growth: Some systems offer you a chance to grow as your facility does, and if you’re like many healthcare solutions these days, growth is where you want to be. Even if you’re not at your ideal size now, a scalable solution will help you get larger as quickly as needed.
• Choose Mobility: Many systems are tied into mobile devices to help with monitoring, and this can be a huge bonus to healthcare companies. Select a system that means the ability to go as mobile as necessary and monitor the system from a variety of different portals.
At CES, we can help you find a nurse call system to meet your needs. If you have an existing nurse call system that requires repairs or upgrades, we can help with that too. The key is to contact us today and chat about your healthcare facility’s needs.