Bloomfields Private Nursing Home
Projects
Case Study: Nursecall System Upgrade – Bloomfields Private Nursing Home, Belfast
Project Overview
Bloomfields Private Nursing Home appointed Atlas World to replace a failing nursecall system with a modern, fully compliant solution. The project was undertaken in a live care home environment, ensuring continuous support for residents and minimising disruption to daily operations.
The upgrade provided a hygienic, feature-rich system capable of supporting rapid staff response and improving overall resident care.
Upgrading the wireless nursecall system in a live care home environment to provide safe, hygienic, and fully compliant communication for residents and staff.
System Design & Components
The new system was designed to operate seamlessly in an occupied care home, maintaining communication at all times.
Key elements included:
• Wireless Nursecall System – Aidcall providing reliable emergency alerts throughout the care home.
• New resident call points and staff interfaces for rapid response and enhanced monitoring.
• System configured for hygienic operation, with equipment suitable for infection control and easy cleaning.
• Integration of additional features available through the Aidcall platform, enhancing functionality for staff and residents alike.
Challenges Faced
• Working in a live care environment with residents requiring constant supervision.
• Ensuring continuous nursecall coverage while replacing the existing failing system.
• Minimising disruption to care routines and maintaining safety throughout the installation.
Approach & Coordination
Atlas World implemented a phased installation plan, maintaining the old system operational until new devices were fully commissioned.
Close collaboration with nursing staff ensured resident safety and care continuity at all times.
Engineers conducted real-time testing during commissioning to ensure the system was fully functional from day one.
Outcome
The completed installation delivered a modern, wireless nursecall system that is fully compliant, hygienic, and reliable.
Staff now benefit from enhanced features and faster response capabilities, while residents enjoy improved safety and reassurance.
The project demonstrates Atlas World’s ability to deliver critical system upgrades safely within sensitive, live environments.
Compliance Focus
All works were carried out in accordance with:
• BS 5839-9 – Warden Call and Assisted Living Systems
• Building Regulations (NI) – Life Safety and Accessibility Requirements
Atlas World’s accredited engineers ensured full testing, certification, and documentation, providing long-term compliance and peace of mind for staff, residents, and relatives.
