speaking of call bells...

[General E. Speaking, RN]

I was wondering how does the call bell system/nurse locator works at your hospital?

When the patient pushes the call button at our hospital, it cannot be cancelled at the desk (even if it is an accident). Someone has to physically go into the room and cancel the light.

Also, we where electronic locators. A computer screen shows exactly where the nurse is (give or take a few seconds). Also, if a nurse is in the room a green light displays above the door and nurse tech in a room will show a white light.

We also have a "panic button" on the back of our locator that will display the nurse's name and "immediate assist" message on the main computer at the nurse's desk and throughout the monitor boxes in the hallways.

I often joke with the new orientee's that you will only get a "small shock" if you go out of your designated area!!!! gets people's attention!!

Seriously, I feel like BIG BROTHER is watching!!!!

[rnmi2004]

Also, we where electronic locators. A computer screen shows exactly where the nurse is (give or take a few seconds). Also, if a nurse is in the room a green light displays above the door and nurse tech in a room will show a white light.

That is a very creepy idea to me...what happens when the nurse goes to the bathroom? Does a yellow (or brown) light appear above the door?