SAFETY and a NOTE on INSPECTIONS

    The Call ball can easily hang from a hook on the IV pole of the stretcher.  It is recommended that this only be done if the IV pole is not actively being used to deliver fluids or medications. 

     The Call Ball can be secured on a hook to the wall adjacent to the stretcher.  By doing this, there is less likelihood that the Call Ball will roll away with the patient to wherever they and their stretcher are going if they move out or go for testing.

      If the 'owner/purchaser' of the Call Ball is the Emergency Department, you may want to consider keeping it positioned on the wall as described above so it doesn't go missing. 

    If the 'owner' of the Call Ball is the Transport Department, the intent may be to keep the Call Ball with the stretcher at all times.  In that case, securing it to the stretcher or attached (and empty) IV pole may be your choice.

      If a facility may have multiple areas and departments using the Call Ball it is recommended that you label or mark your property to keep track of this valuable patient care item. 

     For those who may need assist with mobility, ADL's, or the have the sudden urge to urinate to provide a UA sample, consider issuing them a Call Ball to allow them to signal for staff.

     Patients who travel between departments and left in waiting areas within sight of staff for their turn for diagnostics or procedures may benefit from the Call Ball.  It is advised that those in this situation are positioned close to staff and that the Call Ball is positioned high enough for the staff to clearly see it. 

       Those in wheelchairs (or regular chairs for that matter) who enjoy being outside on patios, porches, gazebos, etc... may benefit from a Call Ball to signal staff  or others that they are in need of something.   It is important to train staff to do periodic visual checks on those that they are charged to oversee.