Don’t be fooled by partially IP systems or several cobbled together IP based systems masquerading as a comprehensive integrated system. Visocall IP has been built from the ground up as an IP system from server to patient handset. Only such a system can deliver the benefits of IP!
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IP or NOT IP
Visocall IP: Leading the way
For the increasingly more complicated communications needs in hospitals, VISOCALL IP is taking a decisive step forward. As an autonomous nursecall system in a multimedia-capable communications platform VISOCALL IP combines many functions in a single system.
The full IP technology supports all of these advantages and ensures the highest security against system failure as well as ensuring permanent system availability.
In addition, it also boasts a simple installation process, comprehensive compatibility and substantial servicing advantages.
The only certified full IP solution on the market: VISOCALL IP from Schrack Seconet.
VISOCALL IP only uses IP technology, which nowadays in many areas is inescapable, but in structural terms remains a nursecall system, which is able to conform fully to VDE 0834 thanks to its innovative and unique structure.
Moreover, VISOCALL IP is a flexible and exceptionally versatile and forwardlooking system, which is able to support every technological development at costs that are manageable.
Conforms to DIN VDE 0834
The nurse call system comprises exclusively of certified devices. Connection of modules that are not part of the system (e.g. diagnostic devices) does not, in the event of a fault, lead to the operations of the call system being compromised on a system level.
The additional services offered and available interfaces are part of the system as a whole and come from a single manufacturer: Schrack Seconet AG.
Both the individual modules and the system as a whole have been certified by an independent and accredited institute in accordance with the standard VDE 0834 part 1 and part 2.
VISOCALL IP can therefore not be compared with a standard EDS system, but does, however, use all the options made available by IT technology, and therefore also offers all the advantages that this technology provides.
The call system has its own separate and independent wiring networking, into which – while observing VDE 0834 – services like e.g. supplying patients with radio programmes, telephony services and Internet access, can be transferred.
Summary:
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IP versus NON IP - Inbuilt integration
With IP technology the coupling and uncoupling of foreign systems is carried out using interfaces, which are components within the single call system;
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IP versus NON IP - DIN EN 60950 Isolation
IP system interfaces are galvanically isolated in accordance with DIN EN 60950;
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IP versus NON IP - Integrity
The VISOCALL IP system can not be influenced as a system by faults occurring from such additional services. The physical and logical behaviour of the foreign signals is always agreed with Schrack Seconet, since in the case of VISOCALL IP the entire system comes from a single supplier.
Solutions with and without IP
The systems that are currently on the market range from traditional proprietary systems, via some that are currently partially equipped with IP technology, through to full IP solutions. Only full IP technology is able to provide the advantages, which are required today. Full IP systems – i.e. ones using IP technology through to the patient bed – rely 100% upon IP technology, but are not however parts of the EDS system.
VDE 0834 standard: Safety first!
Call systems in hospitals are primarily there, to help people in emergency situations and to quickly call assistance to them. Security against system failure and an ability to function faultlessly in all conditions therefore are of the utmost priority. Standard VDE 0834 therefore stipulates, among other things, that the call system is completely independent of parts that are not part of the system and only allows data to be transferred with other systems using the system’s own and galvanically isolated interfaces. These interfaces must therefore be components of the nursecall system.
Only certification that ensures comprehensive protection
Customers are currently faced with a wide range of options – please take the time to fully inform yourself to what extent IP technology has been integrated into the individual systems, as well as the benefits that can be expected. Also ask whether there is any certification in accordance with VDE 0834 by an independent inspecting authority. This certification is the only one that can guarantee complete safety.
The only certified nursecall system using full IP technology to the patient bed
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Whilst the costs of fully IP installations are equivalent and quite often lower than their bus counterparts, contractors should also be aware of the significant nurse call installation savings over bus based systems. Take a look at the 2 installations to the left, figure A is an image from an ongoing bus installation in Ireland. Figure B is an image from a recent Visocall IP installation. Both are for room terminals at bedroom entrances. The Visocall IP version has many benefits including: As we can see the bus system will be extremely time consuming and expensive to install not to mention all the “special” cables available at “special” prices from the nurse call manufacturer. All Visocall systems are wired completely in CAT 5e and all end devices are POE. Additionally when a part is damaged it is a simple plug and play replacement not a cumbersome rewiring of a telephone exchange! Our flagship market leading Visocall IP Nurse Call Systems Ireland platform has revolutionized the nurse call market. Healthcare institutions and engineers have quickly realized the potential an open protocol future proof IP based nurse call system can offer.Utilizing Internet Protocol (IP) enables various systems to share a common platform, thus reducing cable infrastructure and therefore costs both initially and via a single point of maintenance. The following systems can be integrated onto the IP network and delivered to the bedside via one CAT5e cable. This results in significant savings for the hospital while offering an enhanced patient experience.The ability to integrate several systems offers entirely new opportunities for communications and entertainment within the healthcare sector. Hospital communications systems are complex. There is usually multiple systems and technologies connecting via proprietary interfaces. This combination increases the likelihood of technical errors in the system. Furthermore, diagnosing the source of an error is often a troublesome, time consuming exercise. The Visocall IP Nurse Call Systems Ireland completely overcomes these failings by combining all the technologies into one common platform. This smart system increases system security, and minimizes vulnerability and ultimately reduces system costs. Speech-based communications are not required everywhere in a hospital or home in the nursecall system. For VISOCALL IP basic, Schrack Seconet has developed new components to cover the areas of communication that do not require a speech connection. VISOCALL IP basic offers the fundamental nursecall functions with the highest technological level and also satisfies all safety standards in the same way as the high-end versions do. With VISOCALL IP basic, Schrack Seconet has created an affordable entry level version, which guarantees security, ease of use and efficient care. VISOCALL IP basic can be operated as an independent system or integrated into the VISOCALL IP High-End Platform. The clear and systematic design of the operating elements is a further advantage of the VISOCALL IP basic. Not only are doctors and care staff assisted by its simple operation, but it is also an enormous relief for patients. Modern IP technology combines utmost security with low investment costs and also in addition offers long-term technological advantages. IQ Messenger differs from traditional, often outdated systems, because our technique puts care staff and care recipients first. The user determines the working method, not the equipment. Thanks to a sophisticated integration of systems and working processes you get a complete IP platform with IQ Messenger for all intramural and extramural healthcare. Practice will show you how IQ Messenger responds to your ICT needs. It merges smoothly with your health care applications at the workplace and office, forms part of the IP network and automatically provides you the required periodic reports. For years the healthcare is calling for a powerful, flexible alarm system that is manageable. We dare to say that IQ Messenger meets to these requirements, as the platform for alarm follow-up and escalation. IQ Messenger meets CE marked medical device class 1 in accordance with the Medical Device Directive (MDD), Dutch Medical Devices Act (WMH) and Decision Medical Devices (BMH). IQ Messenger is a unique Full IP Any to Any supervised Messaging and Alarming platform. IQ Messenger is the intelligent hub between a broad range of new and existing branch specific communication and messaging systems. Without vendor preference and equipped with our unique and unified applications for administration, reporting and supervision we are able to transform non-coherent systems into one smart and powerful solution. From now on the work process central!
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