Chapter 2
Overview of the ColorTouch Staff Console and Annunciator
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Figure 6: The Call screen
Scrolls the screen to
show calls listed above
or below the window
Call lis
Connects the staff console
to an incoming call
Displays a dialog box for
setting a reminder for the
caregivers assigned to the
caller
Turns the staff console
alert tone on or off
Opens the Calls screen
Caller’s room
or bed ID
Call
priority
Elapsed
time
The Call screen displays the following information for each call:
• Name of the room or bed where the call was placed
• Call priority
• Time elapsed since the call was made or recalled from reminder
In addition to calls from patients and staff, the Call screen lists the
following items, as well:
• System calls generated when a call reminder times out
• System calls generated by alarm conditions of medical
equipment that is connected to the nurse call system
• Error messages generated by communication failure of
supervised nurse call system devices
Instructions for using the Call screen is found in Chapter 3 "Using
staff consoles and annunciators" starting on page 21.
The Audio screen
The Audio screen is displayed when you answer a call. You can use
this screen to upgrade the call to a higher priority, set a reminder,
dial a room or bed number to place a new call, and adjust the
volume on the staff console or on the staff or patient station to
which you are connected.
Figure 7: Command buttons on the Audio screen