{"id":9680,"date":"2023-01-29T12:10:47","date_gmt":"2023-01-29T20:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fortisfire.com\/?p=9680"},"modified":"2023-09-20T14:01:14","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T21:01:14","slug":"sound-and-communication-in-healthcare-buildings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fortisfire.com\/sound-and-communication-in-healthcare-buildings\/","title":{"rendered":"Sound and Communication in Healthcare Buildings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hospitals and other healthcare facilities face a unique set of challenges in an emergency, such as mobility issues with patients, additional obstacles with emergency evacuation, and a large staff to inform of safety protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why sound and communication systems in healthcare buildings are essential in protecting property and residents in the event of an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sound and communication systems serve to protect property and residents as well as combat these challenges in the event of an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s discuss a few sound and communication systems, how they work, and how they can be used for the safety of residents in healthcare facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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href=\"https:\/\/fortisfire.com\/sound-and-communication-in-healthcare-buildings\/#Why_Are_ERRCS_and_DAS_Important\" title=\"Why Are ERRCS and DAS Important?\">Why Are ERRCS and DAS Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/fortisfire.com\/sound-and-communication-in-healthcare-buildings\/#How_Do_ERRCS_and_DAS_Work\" title=\"How Do ERRCS and DAS Work?\">How Do ERRCS and DAS Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/fortisfire.com\/sound-and-communication-in-healthcare-buildings\/#Area_of_Refuge\" title=\"Area of Refuge\">Area of Refuge<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/fortisfire.com\/sound-and-communication-in-healthcare-buildings\/#How_Do_Areas_of_Refuge_Work\" title=\"How Do Areas of Refuge Work?\">How Do Areas of Refuge Work?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/fortisfire.com\/sound-and-communication-in-healthcare-buildings\/#Voice_Paging_and_Intercom\" title=\"Voice Paging and Intercom\">Voice Paging and Intercom<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/fortisfire.com\/sound-and-communication-in-healthcare-buildings\/#How_Do_Video_Paging_and_Intercom_Systems_Work\" title=\"How Do Video Paging and Intercom Systems Work?\">How Do Video Paging and Intercom Systems Work?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/fortisfire.com\/sound-and-communication-in-healthcare-buildings\/#Patient_Wandering\" title=\"Patient Wandering\">Patient Wandering<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/fortisfire.com\/sound-and-communication-in-healthcare-buildings\/#Infant_Protection_Systems\" title=\"Infant Protection Systems\">Infant Protection Systems<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/fortisfire.com\/sound-and-communication-in-healthcare-buildings\/#How_Do_Infant_Protection_Systems_Work\" title=\"How Do Infant Protection Systems Work?\">How Do Infant Protection Systems Work?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/fortisfire.com\/sound-and-communication-in-healthcare-buildings\/#The_Bottom_Line\" title=\"The Bottom Line\">The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/fortisfire.com\/sound-and-communication-in-healthcare-buildings\/#Learn_More_About_Fortis\" title=\"Learn More About Fortis\">Learn More About Fortis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ERRCS_and_DAS\"><\/span>ERRCS and DAS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ERRCS stands for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfsfire.com\/what-is-a-public-safety-das-nfpa-errcs-and-ahj-plot-twist-these-letters-actually-mean-something\/\"> Emergency Responder Radio Communication Systems,<\/a> also known as<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfsfire.com\/what-is-a-public-safety-das-nfpa-errcs-and-ahj-plot-twist-these-letters-actually-mean-something\/\"> Bi-Directional Antenna Systems,<\/a> or DAS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ERRCS and DAS are similar; both systems are used within commercial and residential buildings to allow emergency responders to communicate with each other via two-way radio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Are_ERRCS_and_DAS_Important\"><\/span>Why Are ERRCS and DAS Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During the September 11th attacks in New York City, emergency responders struggled to communicate with each other in rescue and recovery efforts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These difficulties, such as full radio communication failures, made the first responders inside buildings lose contact with dispatch and fire crews outside. Ultimately, these communication issues risked the lives of the first responders and hindered their rescue efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The communication failures on 9\/11 raised awareness of the need for tools that would allow responders to communicate during an emergency. Since 9\/11, ERRCS and DAS have become a critical priority for commercial building owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_ERRCS_and_DAS_Work\"><\/span>How Do ERRCS and DAS Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ERRCS and DAS are made of distributed antennas that are installed within a building to amplify particular radio and\/or cellular signals ensuring the highest functioning communication for first responders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These antennas receive external public safety radio signals and retransmit them within the building to ensure penetration in all areas of the building including stairwells, elevators, basements, and other heavily shielded areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an amplification system, ERRCS amplifies the radio signals between first responders\u2019 radios during an emergency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfsfire.com\/what-is-errcs-das-and-how-does-it-work\/\">ERRCS and DAS and how they are crucial in protecting lives and your building<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Area_of_Refuge\"><\/span>Area of Refuge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like an intercom system, an area of refuge two-way communication system ensures that healthcare buildings have a way for individuals to call for help in the instance of an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These systems are also used in schools, commercial buildings, and other public venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_Areas_of_Refuge_Work\"><\/span>How Do Areas of Refuge Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Areas of refuge provide a location for building occupants to assemble by an exit and await assistance. These residents may require assistance for a variety of reasons, such as difficulty using stairs or other disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With these difficulties in mind, these systems were designed to provide hands-free, two-way communication with intelligible audio and visible signals to indicate communication has occurred. These features will allow patients and staff to more easily communicate and receive the assistance they need in the event of an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Voice_Paging_and_Intercom\"><\/span>Voice Paging and Intercom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Voice paging and intercom systems allow for one-way communication with a larger audience. These systems allow users to announce information to others. This allows the called party to receive information without having to pick up a handset or radio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_Video_Paging_and_Intercom_Systems_Work\"><\/span>How Do Video Paging and Intercom Systems Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The paging employee speaks into the telephone and the message is broadcast through a network of speakers to relay. Messages can also be prerecorded and broadcast at different times, depending on the needs of the facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Patient_Wandering\"><\/span>Patient Wandering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These systems are essential to preventing patients from getting lost, injured, or exposing themselves to potentially life-threatening situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How Do Wander Management Systems Work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wander management systems consist of RFID-enabled technology that keeps track of patients within the set parameters of the system to guarantee their protection within the hospital, nursing home, or senior living home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Infant_Protection_Systems\"><\/span>Infant Protection Systems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Infants are some of the most vulnerable patients in a hospital. Ensuring infant security is critical not only to the reputation of your hospital but also to nursing staff and new moms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_Infant_Protection_Systems_Work\"><\/span>How Do Infant Protection Systems Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These systems can vary depending on the wants and requirements of the hospital. Typically, hospital staff will put some form of location system on the infants, which will monitor their location throughout the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With these tracking systems, staff can monitor the location of the infants during an emergency as well as be notified if the infant is taken out of the secured area of the hospital. These systems allow the staff to better protect infants in the healthcare building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span>The Bottom Line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These systems allow various teams to communicate with each other to optimize safety protocols and protect staff, patients, and other residents. Further, sound and communication systems can bring peace of mind to building owners as well as the staff and patients in the healthcare facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to learn more about our other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfsfire.com\/sound-communication\/#tab-id-9\">sound and communication system options<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_More_About_Fortis\"><\/span>Learn More About Fortis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Fortis, we take a long-term view, investing in our people, growth, our own quality of service, and forward-thinking innovation. 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