The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting an above-average number of storms this season, leaving many health care facilities vulnerable to power outages that may disrupt their critical messaging systems.
Although the frequency of such scenarios is low, the impact can be immense. That is why forward-thinking facilities are investing in innovative solutions that minimise, or even eliminate, the impact of these events.
Fast, reliable communication is essential to delivering effective and efficient patient and resident care. You can ensure that this critical aspect of care and safety is maintained in instances of Nurse Call system failure or power outages with a simple and reliable back-up emergency system that’s ready to go when it’s needed.
Vitalcare’s emergency nurse call solution comes in a self-contained, rugged case — not much larger than a briefcase. Because the system is pre-configured, it can be set up quickly and easily in any location, Australia-wide.
Installation is simple. Wireless call points powered by internal batteries are fixed to walls or bed heads with double-sided tape. Alternatively, patients can wear neck pendants or wrist alarms.
Doctors, nurses and care staff are provided with pagers or can use their mobile phones to be alerted of nurse call activations.
The system also comes with 24/7 technical support to ensure connectivity and continuity of care.
Not only can a fully functional nurse call system be deployed within a matter of minutes, once the crisis is over, it can also be removed quickly and easily with virtually no physical impact to the facility.
Struck by Lightning: Crisis Averted with the Vitalcare Emergency Nurse Call Solution
When a healthcare facility was struck by lightning in a severe storm, the strike destroyed the electrical system, televisions, phones and the nurse call system.
Vitalcare engineers attended the site and concluded it would take some days to make repairs during which time there would be no nurse call functionality.
As a temporary measure, engineers supplied the Vitalcare Temporary Nurse Call System, including over 100 pendants to residents. The system was live within 15 minutes and all residents had replacement nurse call functionality within the hour.
If ensuring continuous critical messaging and communication is important to you, contact our friendly team to find out more, or schedule a demo and see how it works for yourself!
Resources for providers
If you’re an aged care provider and want to develop your emergency or evacuation plan, go to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission website and access the facility emergency plan. Or visit the Department of Ageing and Aged Care website for more information.
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