Hospitals are under pressure from every direction. Inefficient operations and workflows strain care teams, leading to missed care opportunities, turnover, and nursing shortages. Alarm fatigue contributes to nurse burnout and patient dissatisfaction. Operational costs keep rising while budgets are strained, with funding increasingly tied to measurable outcomes.
Rauland nurse call systems address these problems directly.
Rauland Nurse Call Systems
Rauland designs and manufactures purpose-built clinical communication and analytics solutions. Their nurse call systems act as the communication and workflow hub of the hospital, connecting care teams, patients, facility systems, and data in a single, unified environment. This helps streamline communication, automate workflows, and surface real-time data for clinical and operational decision-making.
Key capabilities include:
- Patient call management
- Automated team notifications
- Mobile communication integration
- Escalation workflows
- Reporting and analytics dashboards
- Open architecture for system integration
These nurse call systems reduce breakdowns or delays in communication that lead to missed care and ensure patient requests are addressed quickly. And because of its open architecture, the software supports wireless device integration and third-party system workflows — all without middleware.
The Benefits of Rauland Nurse Call Systems
Improved Patient Safety and Outcomes
Improving patient care and satisfaction is the number one priority. By enhancing staff communication, coordination of care, and patient surveillance, hospitals can reduce missed nursing care and increase response times, all of which culminate in better care and patient outcomes. They also support fall prevention strategies through visual fall risk indicators, two-way communication, and automated escalation workflows.
Lower Nurse Turnover, Higher Satisfaction and HCAHPS Scores
Nurse turnover is a major, costly problem for hospitals, and it negatively impacts team morale and patient care continuity. When inefficient workflows and unmanaged alarm environments slow nurses down rather than support them, frustration can quickly lead to burnout. Rauland’s nurse call systems directly address the workload and communication inefficiencies that drive dissatisfaction. Their automation and communication tools eliminate unnecessary steps and bottlenecks, freeing up nurses’ time to focus on providing patient care.
Higher staff satisfaction also contributes to higher patient satisfaction, which in turn leads to stronger HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) scores. Hospital reimbursement under the CMS Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) program is tied to patient satisfaction outcomes reported through HCAHPS scores. Higher HCAHPS performance means stronger reimbursement and a direct improvement to the hospital’s financial position.
Reduce Alarm Fatigue
Alarm fatigue is one of the most serious patient safety challenges in hospitals today. When nurses are bombarded with hundreds of alerts per shift, the risk of desensitization – and missed nursing care – grows significantly, especially if those alerts are false or clinically insignificant. Not only that, but excessive alarms add to noise levels and patient dissatisfaction.
Rauland addresses alarm fatigue at the system level. Rather than broadcasting alerts unit-wide, the platform routes notifications directly to the assigned caregiver, escalates automatically if unanswered, and consolidates alerts from multiple systems into one source of truth. This reduces the constant noise that contributes to burnout while ensuring that time-critical alerts are not lost in the volume. The result is a quieter, more focused care environment – for nurses and patients alike.
Real-Time Analytics for Leadership Decision-Making
Rauland’s powerful analytics platform turns workflow data into patterns, identifying where delays occur, where staffing is misaligned, and where patient safety risks are concentrated. Transforming the raw data into actionable information also helps leaders analyze call volumes and response times to identify staffing gaps, reduce overtime, and optimize scheduling. This gives operations and nursing leadership the visibility to make proactive, data-driven decisions rather than reactive ones. With a tight budget and funding reliant on measurable outcomes, the analytics tool becomes invaluable for reporting and financial planning.
System Integration
One platform, one source of truth. Rauland’s open architecture supports integration with a wide range of hospital systems, including:
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Smart beds
- Mobile Devices
- Overhead paging
- Virtual Nursing Platforms
- Patient Engagement Platforms
- Building Automation Systems (BAS)
This allows healthcare facilities to create a more connected and efficient environment, further simplifying operations and workflows. Rather than managing multiple vendors and disconnected alert streams, you get a unified environment where all critical information flows through one system.
As a security integrator, LONG Building Technologies can help you build and manage connections between varied building systems. We offer integration assistance with Building Automation Systems (BAS) to connect Rauland with light and shade controls to support energy efficiency, reduce unnecessary energy use in unoccupied areas, and contribute to sustainability goals. We also help integrate nurse call systems with other security equipment and manufacturers to maximize value and safety, such as:
- Duress Alarms and Real-Time Locating Systems (RTLS) from Actall: RTLS capabilities can identify when caregivers enter patient rooms and automatically resolve calls, helping to reduce alarm fatigue and improve response efficiency. In emergency situations, duress alarms can immediately locate staff to expedite assistance.
- Infant Protection and Wander Management from Accutech: These systems help manage and monitor movement, access, and support staff response to vulnerable populations like infants, children, and the elderly.
- Bed Connectivity with HatchMed: These connected solutions improve communication and streamline patient care processes.
- Access Control and Door Hardware: A connection with Rauland’s nurse call systems allows for access control alerts and notifications to be managed by one system. Also lets you restrict entry to sensitive areas, keeping in compliance with HIPPA.
With LONG as your integration partner, we’ll help you plan, deploy, and maintain these connections, reducing the vendor management burden, improving safety, and ensuring your systems stay aligned as your facility evolves.
Why Choose Rauland Nurse Call Systems?
Rauland nurse call systems give care teams the communication infrastructure they need to work efficiently, respond quickly, and deliver consistent patient care.
You should choose Rauland if:
- Alarm fatigue and notification overload are contributing to nurse burnout
- Your facility lacks a centralized communication and workflow platform
- You need to improve HCAHPS scores to protect VBP reimbursement
- You want real-time analytics to support staffing and operational decisions
- You are planning a multi-system integration that includes RTLS, access control, or smart beds
Rauland is more than a call button at the bedside – it’s a connected communication platform that improves workflows, supports caregivers, enhances patient safety, and integrates seamlessly with facility systems.
Contact LONG to discuss your facility’s specific needs and learn how Rauland, paired with the right integrations, can benefit patients, caregivers, and facility leadership alike.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rauland Nurse Call Systems
Rauland uses open architecture and direct EMR integration without middleware, which means it can connect to a wider range of hospital systems than many competing platforms. The system supports real-time analytics, automated workflow management, and scalable hardware configurations — making it suitable for facilities of varying sizes and complexity.
Rauland reduces nurse turnover by addressing two primary burnout drivers: alarm fatigue and workflow inefficiency. By consolidating alerts into one platform, automating routine notifications, and giving nurses tools to manage their assignments and communicate quickly, Rauland reduces the daily friction that pushes nurses toward dissatisfaction.
Yes. Rauland nurse call systems integrate directly with Electronic Health Records (EHR) without the use of middleware. This connection supports workflow automation, patient data synchronization, and protocol management, reducing manual data entry and supporting safer care processes.
LONG integrates Rauland nurse call with a range of security systems, including Actall RTLS for staff and patient location tracking, Accutech infant protection and wander management systems, HatchMed bed connectivity solutions, electronic access control and door hardware, camera systems, and overhead paging. These integrations create a connected security and care environment where alerts from multiple systems flow through a single platform.
Implementation timelines depend on facility size, infrastructure complexity, and the number of systems being integrated. Rauland's scalable, standards-based architecture is designed to minimize disruption during deployment. LONG works with your facilities and IT teams to develop a phased implementation plan that maintains care continuity throughout the process.