One common misconception about wireless nurse call systems is that they are “fragile” compared to wired systems. Many believe that because they run on small batteries or have no cables, they cannot match the durability of wired call points.
The truth is very different.
A high-quality wireless system like SOLT is engineered for demanding hospital environments. The call points are built using medical-grade plastics, sealed keypads and reinforced internal components. These devices are designed to survive daily use in wards, ICUs, OPDs and even high-traffic areas such as emergency bays.
Build quality matters because call points are pressed hundreds of times every day. Cheap systems develop loose buttons or contact failures. Good wireless systems maintain their performance for years because of better PCBs, stronger switches and tighter quality control.
There is also one practical advantage. If a wired call point fails, the entire line may need to be checked which means downtime and inconvenience. A wireless call point can be replaced in seconds without disturbing the rest of the system.
A well-built wireless call point will outlast a cheaper wired unit and will do so with less maintenance, less downtime and less frustration for nurses and patients.
- " Build quality is not about weight or wires. It is about engineering, components and reliability. "