Quite possibly the world’s most advanced nurse call solution—but still interoperable with your existing and/or systems and infrastructure. Ascom’s smart nurse call systems gather data from multiple sources: medical devices, wall-mounted modules, pillow speakers, patient’s nurse-call buttons, etc. Highly scalable, and used and trusted in countless hospitals worldwide.
15 minutes
saved per patient in OR recovery throughput (9)
The UK's first ‘paperless’ hospital improved clinical safety and cut working time. Theatre recovery throughput dramatically improved, saving up to 15 minutes per patient (average 30 procedures a day) in moving through recovery and back to the wards.
Built for real-life healthcare
See how Ascom smart nurse call systems work in the real world of everyday patient care—and how it represents a true evolution beyond conventional nurse call systems.
For a smarter workplace
Put the Myco 4 smartphone at the heart of your smart nurse call system. High-performance but with a rugged design for demanding working environments, the Myco 4 helps clinicians contact the right person at the right time, receive timely and easy-to-prioritize alerts, and refer to detailed patient information on the move.
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Ascom Healthcare Platform highlights
Interoperable
Vendor-neutral, interoperable with existing and planned medical devices and communication system
Empower clinicians
Clinicians get the context-rich, near-real time data they need to make the better care decisions.
Patient outcomes
Fast, targeted, informed responses by the right people at the right time can have a significant positive impact on patient satisfaction and recovery.
Quieter workplaces
Filtered alerting and messaging helps improve productivity and staff morale. Calmer environments can enhance staff satisfaction.
Scalable
Adapts to meet changing needs. Scalable from an on-site system for a single department/ward, up to mult-site, multi-organization solutions.
Worldwide support
From initial planning with Ascom clinical consultants to installation and solution lifecycle support and training.
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Crucially, the technology development work was done by clinicians. It meant we had genuine engagement with nurses and other stakeholders as we carefully planned the hospital from the start – taking in the views of estates, IT, domestic staff, porters, admin, allied health and medical staff.
Natalie Forrest
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Nursing Officer, Chase Farm Hospital, UK
Chase Farm Hospital
See how London’s Chase Farm Hospital—the UK’s first new-build ‘paperless’ facility—exploits its Ascom solutions to improve workflows and cut the time clinicians spend on administration.
Meet the nurse call system that grew into a patient response solution
Ascom smart nurse call systems mark a true evolution from traditional nurse call. They capture and share information from multiple sources to help ensure faster response times, while empowering patients to control their own environments.
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