Nurse Call Systems - A Way To Take Care of Your Loved Ones

<h1>Nurse Call Systems - A Way To Take Care of Your Loved Ones</h1>Author: <a title="Henry Funk" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/henry-funk/43161.htm">Henry Funk</a> We all are used to falling down or tripping over something while walking. Since most of us recover quickly and move on, we hardly give fall protection a thought. However, a fall for a disabled or elderly loved one can be much more serious. According to the data made available by a leading healthcare unit in the UK, more than 79 percent of nursing home care residents do not have any fall protection in place. More than half of these long term care residents fall at least once in six months. Another report states that one in every five hospitalized patients suffer a fall during their stay. While this is a significant percentage, it is nothing compared to the figures outlining that roughly two thirds of all disabled or elderly individuals who fall often in their own homes. The rough estimate of healthcare costs involved in recovering from injuries caused by falls runs into millions of pounds. Besides this, the health and quality of life is severely compromised. Some prevention methods used in past have included increasing staff numbers and restricting mobility of the individual. These methods are less favourable - increasing staff numbers is not cost effective and limiting the mobility of patients impacts upon their basic rights. Also, carers or nurses cannot always be present, so falls are still inevitable. Therefore ensuring appropriate protection from the fall is important.  One of the ways to do is by installing a nurse call system. Medical science has worked hard in developing such products that help us in making the quality of life better. For elderly and disabled individuals, modernized safety equipments have seen a sharp rise. With the introduction of optical beam trip lines and wireless communicators, innovation has driven technology to filter through the market and reach the type of people for whom it means a lot. Integrating <a href="http://www.lifesys.com/" target="_blank" title="fall protection">fall protection</a> with nurse call system ensures that a carer or nurse is informed as soon as the alarm goes off. A fully efficient nurse call system is specially designed to meet the requirements of individuals and their homes. Alarm buttons, pull switches and common room alarm points add to the convenience of calling your nurse when you need. On pressing the nurse call system, the nurse gets a message through their personalized pagers and they know immediately the nature of fall or other injury. Knowing the type of damage beforehand gives them ample time to carry the necessary equipments or medicines and reach you within shortest duration possible. The alarm box, that comes with nurse call system, is very easy to operate and can be reset by anyone including the person being cared for. It also has a tamper proof system which allows only the carer to stop the alarm using a code or key. Wireless technology has become common in our society and good reason. Wireless communicators such as <a href="http://www.lifesys.com/" target="_blank" title="nurse call systems">nurse call systems</a> allow individuals to have more freedom in their everyday lives while the ones who love them can also breathe a sigh of relief.About the Author: Jane Trent is a campaigner, currently campaigning for <a href="http://www.lifesys.com/">fall protection</a> to be introduced into all nursing homes following an injury to her mother. For more information, please visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.lifesys.com/">http://www.lifesys.com/</a>Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/nurse-call-systems-a-way-to-take-care-of-your-loved-ones-1437237.html" title="Nurse Call Systems - A Way To Take Care of Your Loved Ones">Nurse Call Systems - A Way To Take Care of Your Loved Ones</a>

We all are used to falling down or tripping over something while walking. Since most of us recover quickly and move on, we hardly give fall protection a thought. However, a fall for a disabled or elderly loved one can be much more serious. According to the data made available by a leading healthcare unit in the UK, more than 79 percent of nursing home care residents do not have any fall protection in place. More than half of these long term care residents fall at least once in six months. Another report states that one in every five hospitalized patients suffer a fall during their stay. While this is a significant percentage, it is nothing compared to the figures outlining that roughly two thirds of all disabled or elderly individuals who fall often in their own homes.

The rough estimate of healthcare costs involved in recovering from injuries caused by falls runs into millions of pounds. Besides this, the health and quality of life is severely compromised. Some prevention methods used in past have included increasing staff numbers and restricting mobility of the individual. These methods are less favourable - increasing staff numbers is not cost effective and limiting the mobility of patients impacts upon their basic rights. Also, carers or nurses cannot always be present, so falls are still inevitable.

Therefore ensuring appropriate protection from the fall is important. One of the ways to do is by installing a nurse call system. Medical science has worked hard in developing such products that help us in making the quality of life better. For elderly and disabled individuals, modernized safety equipments have seen a sharp rise. With the introduction of optical beam trip lines and wireless communicators, innovation has driven technology to filter through the market and reach the type of people for whom it means a lot.

Integrating fall protection with nurse call system ensures that a carer or nurse is informed as soon as the alarm goes off. A fully efficient nurse call system is specially designed to meet the requirements of individuals and their homes. Alarm buttons, pull switches and common room alarm points add to the convenience of calling your nurse when you need. On pressing the nurse call system, the nurse gets a message through their personalized pagers and they know immediately the nature of fall or other injury. Knowing the type of damage beforehand gives them ample time to carry the necessary equipments or medicines and reach you within shortest duration possible.

The alarm box, that comes with nurse call system, is very easy to operate and can be reset by anyone including the person being cared for. It also has a tamper proof system which allows only the carer to stop the alarm using a code or key.

Wireless technology has become common in our society and good reason. Wireless communicators such as nurse call systems allow individuals to have more freedom in their everyday lives while the ones who love them can also breathe a sigh of relief.

Jane Trent is a campaigner, currently campaigning for fall protection to be introduced into all nursing homes following an injury to her mother. For more information, please visit http://www.lifesys.com/

Rate this Article:

0 / 5 stars - 0 vote(s)

Re-Publish

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/nurse-call-systems-a-way-to-take-care-of-your-loved-ones-1437237.html

Article Tags: nurse call system, nurse call systems, wandering alarms, wandering alarm, fall protection, falls protection

Related Articles
Related Q&A

Latest Health Articles
More from Henry Funk

Pregnancy Miracle: Honest and Most Comprehensive Review

By: Sarah Brown | 22/11/2009
Pregnancy Miracle: Honest and Most Comprehensive Review

How to Cure Hemorrhoids Naturally - For Good

By: Sarah Brown | 22/11/2009
So how can you tackle hemorrhoids effectively so that you can cure them immediately and prevent them from coming back again in the future? Hemorrhoids in general are caused by poor vein health. When hemorrhoids occur they do so because of swollen veins in the rectum area. This, as we all know can be very painful. Hemorrhoids can affect both men and women. A lot of women become affected by hemorrhoids during pregnancy. This takes place because of increased pressure in the rectum area.

How to Cure Hemorrhoids Naturally - For Good

How to Lose 10 Pounds in 2 Weeks?

By: Sarah Brown | 22/11/2009
Because there are so many people want to lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks but have no idea how to get started. Although there are so many extreme methods to lose weight fast, I do not agree with the unhealthy ways to lose weight as it will hurt your body. In this article I will tell you the secret method to lose 10 pounds fast without harmful drugs, boring workouts or starvation.

How to Lose 10 Lbs Fast in Less Than a Week

By: Sarah Brown | 22/11/2009
Many people ask me how they can lose 10 pounds in just a week. I always reply by asking them how fast they want to get rid of 10 pounds. Most of people are desperate to lose 10 pounds in less than a week. However, you must know that lose weight too fast is not good for your healthy, but if you really need to Lose 10 pounds in less than a week, I will show you can do this easily.

How to Lose Weight Quick and Naturally

By: Sarah Brown | 22/11/2009
Firstly, you have to make food intake changes. I understand...I know...I just about put this one at the end for the reason that I did not want you to go: "Oh know, more nutritional regime secrets." However, that is also exactly the reason I decided to go ahead and talk about this first.

Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle Review

By: Sarah Brown | 22/11/2009
Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle is an eBook by Tom Venuto, a competitive bodybuilder and fitness expert, which has become one of the best selling eBooks of all time. It is downloadable from burnthefat.com for a charge of $39.95, which also includes 6 bonus reports. The eBook aims to share the secret fat burning techniques used by top bodybuilders and athletes. It details the exercises you should do, the foods you should eat and the foods you should avoid in order to burn fat, increase metabolism a

Fitness Model Program Review

By: Sarah Brown | 22/11/2009
If you're interested in looking like a Fitness Model, as fast as possible, then I highlu recommend you try Fitness Model Program. There is a myth that it takes thousands of dollars, top trainers, and loads of time to create the body of a fitness model. It simply is not true, you don't even need to be on steroids to look like a strong and sexy woman. Female fitness models are not bulked up, they have sexy feminine curves that men love. If you're ready for jaw dropping results in a shorter amount

Smarter Interactive: Interactive Video & Web Conferencing

By: Henry Funk | 21/11/2009 | Software
Since 2002, Smarter Interactive is an excellent and experienced professional audio visual integration company who is specialized in the designing solutions for communications, easy collaboration, and video or web conferencing.

Manchester Escort Agency

By: Henry Funk | 19/11/2009 | Sexuality
Angels Escort Manchester Agency services offer you the best pleasurable moments, be it physical or mental. Being most popular for the best offerings in the world of adult entertainment.

All you have to love your hair

By: Henry Funk | 19/11/2009 | Health
Hair is an important aspect in a person's look. Every day almost every person thinks about what hairstyles to use or how to take care of his hair. The hair care methods are vital in having a great hair resulting in a great image.

Fashion Demands can Cause Hair Loss

By: Henry Funk | 19/11/2009 | Health
Many men, and some women, are affected by some degree of hair loss during their lives. In some, the hair loss is triggered by information stored in the genes; in others it may be caused by hormonal disturbances or disease.

Finding Storage For Your Goods

By: Henry Funk | 19/11/2009 | Small Business
It is possible to put all sorts of different things into storage. You would be amazed at some of the items that are looked after by companies who offer storage services. It is not at all unusual for them to take care of vehicles and many companies even offer vintage motorcycle or classic car storage.

Your Identity- Your Proof: Business Cards

By: Henry Funk | 18/11/2009 | Small Business
Business card speaks about your business and identity. Business cards the small sized paper holding your information including your name, address of home or office, email address, fax and telephone number and sometimes even PAN card or account number. Business card tells about the type of business you are carrying.

Tips For Oak Flooring

By: Henry Funk | 18/11/2009 | Home Improvement
When you think about oak flooring you will normally associate it with top quality. Oak is a very English hardwood that has been used to make all sorts of beautiful things over many years. It is the wood that you will see the most of in stately homes and it is renowned for its strength and durability. Cabinet makers have used it for centuries and it is used extensively for paneling.