Senior Care
Why do senior care communities use two-way radios?
We have been proudly serving the senior care industry since 2008 and have provided two-way radio equipment to thousands of communities. Along the way, we have spoken to locations who were already using radios and to locations that did not use radios.
Being the curious bunch that we are, we needed to know how the staff were communicating with each other if they weren't using radio. With the assistance of Southern Illinois University, we sent surveys to several hundred communities to find out.
As expected, there were many different methods being used to try and communicate with each other including cell phones, business telephones, overhead paging, and simply yelling down the hallway, to name a few. However, after analyzing the data, what caught our eye was the amount of time being spent tracking down another team member when these other forms of communications failed.
The data revealed that the average senior care staff member, regardless of position, spends an eye-popping 5.8 hours per week (over 300 hours per year) tracking down a fellow employee if they don't use radios.
This results in an incredible waste of time, money, and resources, while dramatically lowering a community's productivity level. Having this knowledge in hand, makes it very easy to justify investing in two-way radios for your staff and your return on investment is basically instant.
Industry Suggestions
The small yet mighty Sure-Response 1-watt analog MICRO 22 radio is perfect for smaller communities and staff members who dislike lugging larger, heaver radios around. It weighs in at 4.6 oz, but boasts reinforced drop-resistant body design and minimal protruding components to break away. The simple and convenient LCD shows the currently selected channel and the battery charge level. This radio is a favorite of nurses and other care-givers.
Looking to handle a little more coverage area but still like the idea of a smaller radio? Then look no further than the Sure-Response 2 watt analog SR-3 radio. Weighing in at 5.4 oz, this dependable workhouse is Sure-Response's most popular model and is ideal for all staff members. Channel, volume, and other programmable features are smartly displayed on the LCD and with a 1200 mAh rated lithium-ion battery, you can operate these in demand walkies for up to 12 hours before needing a charge.
Drum roll please.. Presenting the "Super Radio" Sure-Response 4- watt digital SR-4204. This multi-faceted beauty provides the necessary power and extended coverage area that larger communities are looking for. This is a favorite for maintenance and security because of it's size. It can be programmed as digital or analog and has a DTMF dial pad that can be enabled for users needing to acknowledge nurse call alerts. It also provides crystal clear digital audio and has built-in noise canceling.
The small yet mighty Sure-Response 1-watt analog MICRO 22 radio is perfect for smaller communities and staff members who dislike lugging larger, heaver radios around. It weighs in at 4.6 oz, but boasts reinforced drop-resistant body design and minimal protruding components to break away. The simple and convenient LCD shows the currently selected channel and the battery charge level. This radio is a favorite of nurses and other care-givers.