Nurse Call Button Equipment

Our advice, your choice...

Long ago, call buttons were at the heart of a nurse call system.
The most beautiful, the most ergonomic... Often termed smart and interconnected using techniques that are over 30 years old.
Few functions were associated with these buttons as they were very limited in terms of functionality.
Regardless of the price, since the options were limited.
Although these buttons still exist and are often included in specification documents, we speak of them in the past tense as these products are outdated.
What are the current alternatives, and what do they offer?
A call button has the following features:

  • Wired or wireless
  • Fixed or mobile
  • Powered or autonomous (up to 25 years)
  • Smart buttons or simple contact
  • Adequate format
  • Communication technology
  • Basic or advanced features
  • Simple or multifunctional
Our call buttons can be fixed or mobile, and offer various functionalities depending on the technology used.
Each room or common area button is named and programmed to trigger different actions.
Some mobile buttons send their location when activated, allowing for better responsiveness from caregivers. It is also possible to notify the nearest caregivers of the button press. Less movement and better responsiveness.

Our goal is for you to have choices...

Model

There is no one-size-fits-all solution.
Each facility chooses according to its project and the types of services:
retirement home, nursing and retirement home, assistance for people with reduced mobility, specialized Alzheimer's service, traditional clinic, psychiatric clinic, day hospital.

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Classic button

For us, and for reasons of cost, maintenance, and product diversity, a button should be as simple as possible.
Thus, we interface with any button having a dry contact.
The button is simply connected to a button interface (relay) that decides and communicates.
Some facilities wish to keep their existing buttons; no problem!
We find simple red or green buttons with controllable lighting, and in some cases, a multi-button set.

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Classic pull cord

These are primarily used for rooms such as bathrooms and toilets.
Here too, we adapt, and we need a pull cord with a simple dry contact.
Since there are many brands and models of pull cords, often with safety features on the pull.
Given that residents rarely use the shower alone, it is better to place these pull cords near the support handle in the toilet.
So why not use a well-placed button instead of a pull cord? It’s simpler, more ergonomic, and more hygienic.

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Classic call bell

Classic call bells come in several versions: single or multiple buttons, with or without indicators, anti-pull.
These are delicate buttons because they generally age poorly, they tear off, and accidents also occur.
Some use the same bell as a call system for the bed and the chair.
It is wiser to use 2 buttons. One mobile for the chair and another for the bed. The bed button can possibly be a wireless button fixed to the bed or attached by a cord to the bell or the bed.

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Other types of buttons

Given the openness and simplicity of connection, any type of call accessories can be connected:
• A large button
• A floor or bed mat
• A sensitive or tactile strip
• A passage detector
• A motion detector
• A fall detector
• A cry detector
• A blowpipe
These buttons/detectors can even be installed temporarily according to the resident.

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Classic button interface

For us, and for reasons of cost, maintenance, and product diversity, a button should be as simple as possible.
Thus, we interface with any button having a dry contact.
The call button is simply connected to a button interface (relay). It communicates the button press to the nurse call system.
Some facilities wish to keep their existing buttons; no problem!
We find simple red or green buttons with controllable lighting, and in some cases, a multi-button set.

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Autonomous fixed call button

An autonomous call button integrates all three aspects:
• Its press mechanism
• Its power supply
• Its communication technology.
With Groovit, there are fixed or mobile autonomous buttons.
Here too, we offer the choice of communication via Wifi, 868MHz, or Bluetooth.
This choice allows for more focus on ergonomics, features, and overall integration rather than just the physical characteristics of the buttons.

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Autonomous call bell

A bell is a button always accessible at bed level.
Usually, the button is connected to the wall by a more or less long cable, with all the inconveniences it brings (tearing off, cable damaged on both sides, coiled cable, knotted cable…).
So why not install autonomous buttons connected by a cord fixed to the bed?
The cord can even be slightly elastic!
This way, the function is ensured without all the inconveniences and tedious costs to remedy them.
Think ergonomics, and think about the caregivers.

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Mobile call button

A mobile button is powered by a battery (replaceable) or a rechargeable battery.
It can be worn around the neck like a pendant, or around the wrist like a watch.
It is also possible to place it somewhere like a bedside table, or hang it on the bed's bell.
The great advantage is to provide mobility in the room, while increasing the person's safety in case of a fall, or when searching for the button at night.
Great care is needed as some residents may remove their button.

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Localized & Geolocated Call Button

Localized specifies the button's location within a site only during the call.
Geolocated specifies the button's external location only during the call.
The only truly reliable and precise technology is the use of Bluetooth.
Groovit has adopted the latest mesh network technique.
The mesh network allows buttons to communicate with fixed Bluetooth beacons that themselves communicate in a mesh network.
The algorithms then calculate the position with a minimum precision of +/- 1.5m.

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Other Bluetooth Sensor

Using Bluetooth technology is a step into the future.
Many sensors and future functionalities can be integrated.
Indeed, the first major quality of BLE is its standardization. Gone are the days of proprietary hardware.
We can thus consider:
• Home Automation
• Access Control
• Anti-escape Control
• Geolocation
• Automatic measurement of medical constants.

Our goal is for you to have choices...

Comparison

Discover the advantages and specifics of the three leading communication technologies: 868 MHz Radio Communication, Secure WiFi Connection, and Future Beacon Communication. These technologies play a crucial role in securing and facilitating communication in various fields such as alarm systems and connected devices.

TechnologyBeacon868 MHzWifi
Minimal wiring required
Variety of buttons
Overall cost
Maintenance cost
Ease of installation

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