The right decision

In the past, hospital and senior living administration have often overlooked the incredible importance and potential of nurse call systems. This is because, in the past, its main function was to merely provide a means of communication between patient and staff.

Unfortunately, while other hospital information systems were able to embrace new technology and forward thinking innovations, the nurse call system remained relatively the same. Due to recent advancements in technology, a the traditional nurse call system’s two-way communication system represents only a fraction of what is now vital to ensure proper bedside care.

Siena Care: the next generation of hospital systems

In addition to serving its primary role as a communication tool between patient and nurse, SIENA Care products can now be incorporated as a critical part of the hospital’s information system.

The first HL7 patient station on the market

The ability for the nurse call system to integrate with the hospital’s information systems should not be thought of as an additional tool, but as a prerequisite for any nurse call system. System integration unifies patient information, provides descriptive data to the health care team and actively monitors all hospital and patient information in real time.

Siena Care enables other systems-level information and databases to link through the HL7 embedded in the main stations of the system. This enables enhanced information sharing with other hospital information systems. For example, in case of emergency, the system not only triggers an alarm but also gives personnel the patients name, type of alarm triggered, and any relevant medical information.

A structured system

NEVATEC was the first company to incorporate native IP technology into (Nurse Call System). This breakthrough offers hospitals and senior living centers the ability to use voice communications (VoIP) and data in ways never thought possible. By incorporating this technology, centers can substantially reduce installation and maintenance costs associated with traditional communication buses; which have become antiquated in addition to being extremely expensive to maintain.

Greater mobility increases efficiency and staff satisfaction

Siena Care integrates with any wireless system seamlessly. This allows professionals the ability to remotely access information and monitor patient recovery wherever they are, without having to waste time making multiple phone calls. It's as simple as assigning a cordless phone to the medical staff where they receive calls from patients, while having a separate extension for other calls.

Knowing the importance of mobility, the mobile nurse card QJ-100 complements the Siena Care family by including a small device capable of receiving text messages. This device can be operated in silent mode (vibrate) which can help staff maintain a tranquil atmosphere in the hospital or residence.