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Courtney Thorne Achieves Building Safety Act Higher-Risk Buildings Accreditation
At Courtney Thorne, we are proud to announce that we have successfully achieved accreditation under the Building Safety Act (BSA) for Higher-Risk Buildings. This milestone demonstrates our ongoing commitment to delivering safe, compliant, and future-proof solutions for healthcare environments across the UK. What is the Building Safety Act 2022? The Building Safety Act 2022 was […]
What is a Nurse’s Station & How are they Impacted by Nurse Call Systems?
In the dynamic environment of hospitals and care home facilities, efficiency, communication, and rapid response times are essential elements of the healthcare service. An often-overlooked linchpin of this system is the nurses’ station – a central hub for planning, coordinating, and implementing care. With the evolution of healthcare technology, particularly nurse call systems like those […]
Workplace Safety For Nurses: How To Protect Staff In Healthcare
In current times, protecting frontline nurses, healthcare staff and care workers is more than just a legal obligation – we believe it’s a moral imperative. These nurses, carers, and support staff operate in emotionally charged, physically demanding settings; often under threat of aggression or even potential violence. With workplace safety becoming a pressing concern in […]
What are the Benefits of Call Bells in Hospitals?
High-quality healthcare relies on communication; between patients and their caregivers, and between doctors themselves. And in the high-pressure, fast-paced environment of a hospital, seamless and efficient communication is of the utmost importance. One of the most essential tools that facilitates this effective communication is the hospital call bell. Often overlooked in discussions of cutting-edge healthcare […]
What is a Call Bell System for Care Homes?
In the dynamic setting of care homes, safeguarding the safety, comfort, and dignity of residents remains a top priority. A vital element in supporting these objectives is the deployment of an effective call bell system for care homes. These nurse call systems enable residents to request assistance promptly, ensuring care staff can respond in a […]
What are the Different Types of Call Bell Button?
In modern healthcare environments, the ability to deliver timely and effective care is dependent on effective communication systems that facilitate efficient interaction between patients and nursing staff. One of the most essential tools in this communication infrastructure is the call bell system – a technology we offer at Courtney Thorne that is designed to allow […]
5 Benefits of using the Altra Health Nurse Call System for Hospitals
The healthcare industry consists of not just the most skilled and experienced healthcare professionals, but also of hundreds of pieces of innovative technology – all of which work together to both bring a better quality of care to patients, and make it easier for professionals to provide this higher-quality standard of care. At Courtney Thorne, […]
How to Design an Effective NCS for Hospitals
Effective nurse call system design for hospitals and healthcare providers, encapsulates so many different factors. From the technology and softwares used in the systems themselves, to the bespoke features included, to how easily and effectively they can be installed within the hospital environment – there is so much that needs to be considered. At Courtney […]
Courtney Thorne Attains Prestigious “Made In Britain” Trademark
Courtney Thorne, a leading name in innovative healthcare technology, is proud to announce its attainment of the esteemed “Made In Britain” trademark. This prestigious certification underscores the company’s commitment to British manufacturing excellence and its dedication to providing top-tier products designed and produced within the UK. A Commitment to Quality and Local Craftsmanship Courtney Thorne […]
Features of Care Home Nurse Call Systems: How they provide Better Care for Residents
Nurse call systems for care homes are some of the most important pieces of care technology that nursing home staff and carers will have access to, as well as being some of the most common. Providing resident care, management of staff, and reporting functionality all in one succinct package, nurse call systems for care homes […]