SVC Care Communications

19/01/2023

It's been a busy start to 2023 with several Nurse Call projects underway including the installation of Touchsafe Pro by Aid Call - A Brand of Legrand at the new 90 bed nursing home in Carnew, Co.Wicklow.

Touchsafe Pro will complement the contemporary design of this nursing home while at the same time providing reliable communication between residents and staff throughout the building.

The Nurse Call System has been designed to create minimal noise, thereby enhancing the care environment, especially at night time. Reduced alarm sounds will be of particular benefit to residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia.

We look forward to handing over the new system to Patricia and her care team over the coming weeks and wish everyone the best as they prepare to open the doors of this exceptional facility.

11/10/2022

1000 trees and counting! In 2020 we partnered with Crann - Trees for Ireland to sponsor the planting of native Irish trees. For every Nurse Call installation that we complete, a tree is planted to represent each resident or patient in that nursing home or hospital.

We have had a tree-mendous (sorry!) response from clients who are thrilled to be part of this initiative and are only too happy to display the 'Certificates of Tree Planting' in their name.

Much of Crann's good work is carried out through their schools programmes and the Easy Treesie project which aims to help a million schoolchildren to plant a million native Irish trees by 2024.

Crann has been established since 1986 and are Ireland's leading voluntary tree organisation dedicated to planting, promoting and increasing awareness about our native trees and woodlands.

We are so proud of this milestone and look forward helping Crann make Ireland greener for many years to come.

To find out more about Crann - Trees for Ireland and their projects, please visit:
https://crann.ie/
https://easytreesie.com/

For more information about our sustainability programme, please visit:
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11/10/2022

If you're considering upgrading your Nurse Call System but are worried about potential disruption to residents and care staff, take a look at this feedback from one of our customers earlier this year:

"As you are aware we got our new Call Bell System installed last week. I just wanted to touch base with you in relation to same. To be honest I wasn't looking forward to the inconvenience of it all starting last Monday but thanks to your engineer, those fears did not materialise. From the minute John entered Garbally View last Monday to when he left on Friday evening, I barely knew he was there. His manner, his patience, his understanding of the environment was such a pleasant surprise. I just wanted to let you know. Therese"

Our technicians are highly experienced in working in live healthcare environments. Respect for residents and consideration for staff carrying out their duties are of the utmost importance to our team.

07/03/2022

Thank you to Joan at St.Luke's Nursing Home for these kind words. It's always great to get positive feedback but it's even more special when the customer has been with you for almost 30 years!

We installed our very first Nurse Call System at St.Luke's in 1994. It was an innovative wireless system developed by Aid Call in the UK and it certainly stood the test of time.

We fully expect the new Touchsafe Pro System by Aid Call - A Brand of Legrand to out-perform it's predecessor and look forward to continuing our relationship with St.Luke's for many years to come.

19/01/2022

Planning to upgrade your Nurse Call System in 2022? Need expert advice? SVC have been providing Irish Nursing Homes and Hospitals with customised Nurse Call Solutions for almost 30 years.

There are many options when it comes to upgrading your Nurse Call System and there are a lot of factors to consider. We're here to offer you advice and recommend the best solution for your healthcare facility.

The right Nurse Call System is an effective management tool, helping you to increase productivity, improve response times, manage night rounds, help with infection control and so much more.

For expert advice or to arrange a free consultation please call us on 0818 480 480, send an email with your query to info@svc.ie or click on the link below.

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https://svc.ie/contact-us/

21/12/2021

We would like to wish all our customers, suppliers and friends a happy, peaceful and safe Christmas.

Thank you to our loyal customers for trusting us to deliver our service safely during yet another challenging year.

We look forward to 2022 with positivity and wish you the very best for the year ahead.

Our offices will be closing at 12pm on Thursday December 23rd and will be open again from 8.30am on Tuesday January 4th.

Customers who may need urgent support over the holiday period can call us on 0818 480 480 for assistance.

27/10/2021

Managing fall risk and protecting residents from fall related injuries is an additional challenge for nursing homes this Winter.

Falls can be devastating for an elderly person and can have a significant effect in terms of rehabilitation, loss of confidence and quality of life.

Almost 90% of elderly people with a hip fracture will need additional assistance with daily activities for up to one year post-fracture.

Monitoring vulnerable residents helps to reduce fall risk and the need for increased care should a person become injured as the result of a fall.

Wireless Fall Monitoring Solutions are a highly effective and non-intrusive way to keep residents safe from falls and ease the pressure on staff.

For further details and advice on the best fall prevention solutions for your care facility please call us on 0818 480 480 or send an email with your query to info@svc.ie.

https://svc.ie/wireless-fall-alarms/

29/09/2021

A quiet, calm environment is essential for the well-being of Nursing Home residents with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Noise is a known stressor for people dementia and reducing noise is a key factor in creating a dementia-friendly care setting.

Implementing a few simple strategies to improve the acoustic environment will result in many positive outcomes for not only residents but also for their caregivers and families.

In this article we suggest some simple steps to reduce noise levels in the Nursing Home that will support a dementia-friendly care environment.




https://svc.ie/dementia-friendly-solutions/

The Impact of Noise on Residents with Dementia Nursing homes are busy places with lots of ambient noise that fades into background for most of us. Telephones, televisions, trolleys, cleaning equipment, alarms and the constant flow of people all contribute to the acoustic environment.To someone with....

27/09/2021

The ResidentGuard Patient Wander System allows residents who are prone to wandering behaviour to move freely throughout the nursing home while still getting the protection they need.

ResidentGuard is a reliable and unobtrusive system that can be customised to meet the needs of any nursing home, hospital or residential care facility.

Care staff are notified immediately if an at-risk individual is approaching a monitored door. For added security door locking can be incorporated so that the door will automatically lock when the resident approaches and unlock again when they move away from the area.

ResidentGuard connects to most Nurse Call Systems so that staff will receive alerts throughout the building, any time of the day or night.

Please call us on 0818 480 480 for more information and to discuss your current requirements.



https://svc.ie/wander-management/

SVC Nursing Home Solutions WANDER MANAGEMENT Protection for Residents, Peace of Mind for Families The ResidentGuard Wander Management system by Accutech gives Alzheimers, dementia and other at-risk residents the ability to move freely while receiving the protection they need. ResidentGuard is a flex...

10/08/2021

To celebrate Summer we're offering 10% off all Fall Prevention & Protection products until August 31st!

Wireless Chair Alarm Kits are a great solution that will help you to keep resident's safe as they enjoy the Summer days in the Sun Room, Day Room and outdoor seated areas.

These easy to use kits allow up to 3 residents to be monitored at a time. Connect to the Nurse Call System or use as standalone alarms.

False alarms are automatically prevented with the unique Carer's Pause Button as well as Selectable Time Delay and Auto Reset functions.

Each kit has everything you need including batteries, user guide & 12 month warranty.

* Single Chair Kit - €166 plus vat
* Two Chair Kit - €282 plus vat
* Three Chair Kit - €398 plus vat

Call us today on 0818 480 480 to place your order and use the code SUMMER21 to avail of 10% discount until August 31st!

For further information on our full range of Fall Prevention & Protection products, please visit our website www.svc.ie



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26/04/2021

The TOUCHSAFE PRO Nurse Call System is the only system of it's kind to use wireless mesh technology.

This provides a far more stable network than the traditional single radio wave transmission systems, resulting in a safer, faster and more dependable Nurse Call System.

So it's not surprising that wireless mesh technology is used and trusted for it's reliability by military and other emergency services worldwide.

The technology behind it is just one reason why TOUCHSAFE PRO is the right choice for any Hospital or Nursing Home - to find out more, visit our website www.svc.ie or call us on 0818 480 480 to arrange a system demonstration and design consultation.

22/04/2021

To mark we'd like to share an initiative that we introduced last year as part of our . For every Nurse Call System that we install, we sponsor the planting of a native Irish tree to represent each of the residents in that nursing home or patients in that hospital. We've had such a great response from customers when they received their 'Certificates of Tree Planting", some have even been quite touched by the gesture.

We're delighted to be partnering with Crann Trees for Ireland who are working hard to improve our environment and teach our children about the benefit of trees. Through their projects led by the tireless Orla Farrell, Crann are aiming to plant 1 million trees by 2023 as part of the challenge so do give them your support.

To end, something to remember today - "We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children." - Native American Proverb

25/03/2021

Is Your Nurse Call System HIQA Compliant?

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22/03/2021

Welcome Visitors Back To Your Nursing Home Safely.
The MinMoe Temperature Monitor by HikVision ensures that visitors entering your healthcare facility comply with protocols and effective infection control measures are maintained.

* Temperature Check - Face Mask Detection - Access Control *

With MinMoe, there's no need to have a staff member stationed at the main door, allowing staff to focus on other essential tasks.

MinMoe is a feature-rich and fully customisable solution making it an essential part of your infection control and risk management strategy for the future.

- Fast, reliable fever detection
- Wall mounted or free standing
- Temperature displayed on screen
- Reminds visitors to wear face covering
- Record your own message
- Voice prompt instructs visitor to proceed or wait for assistance
- Connect to access control system
- Deny access for non-compliance
- Staff facial recognition option
- Log temperature of staff and visitors
- Network with PC to view alerts and download reports
- Connects to most Nurse Call Systems
- Fully cusomisable solution

Please call us on 0818 480 480 for further information or to arrange a consultation.

https://www.svc.ie/temperature-monitoring/

SVC Nursing Home Solutions TEMPERATURE SCREENING Reliable Temperature Screening Solutions for Staff & Visitors Temperature screening is now standard practice for staff and visitors entering a Nursing Home as is the wearing of face masks. Touch Free Temperature Screening Terminals will help to ensure...

08/01/2021

Now that we are entering back into Level 5 restrictions, we want to reassure our customers that we are here for you.

All of our departments are operating as normal and the office is open to take your calls and offer assistance.

Our 24/7 technical support is also unaffected so if you need to log a service call or place an order please contact us in the usual way.

If you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to get in touch on 0818 480 480 or by email to info@svc.ie

07/12/2020

Very welcome news today that Nursing Home residents will now be allowed one visitor per week. Managing this and preventing the spread of infection will have it's challenges, particularly for larger care facilities.

Temperature checking, mask wearing and hand sanitising are critical protocols for visitors to nursing homes and will continue to be so for the foreseeable future.

Our unique 3 STEP VISITOR STATION ensures that loved ones can be safely welcomed into Nursing Homes and that residents and staff will be protected.

For more information please visit our website https://www.svc.ie/visitor-station/ or call us on 0818 480 480 for further details.

24/11/2020

An early Christmas gift for customers who purchase any product from our Fall Management Range before December 18th - we will be including a free pair of these lovely red Super Soft Non Slip Socks with every order!

These ultra soft socks have an all around dual tread non skid pattern to assist in preventing patient and resident falls.

Available while stocks last!

To view our full range of Fall Management products please visit our website https://www.svc.ie/fall-management-solutions/ or give us a call on 0818 480 480 for more information.

29/10/2020

Well done to our friends at Sonas Nursing Home for coming up with this lovely idea!

Nursing Homes Ireland 2020 Communities Caring Together Agency: The Pudding CD: Gillian Horan Art Direction: Leonardo Antonio Director: Leonardo Antonio/ Shan...