METHOD STATEMENT

FOR
INSTALLATION OF NURSE CALL SYSTEM

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE

2. APPLICABLE PROJECT SPECIFICATION

3. LOCATION OF ACTIVITY

4. HEALTH AND SAFETY

5. HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS

6. OPERATION

7. INSTALLATION

8. FIXATION

9. RESPONSIBILITIES

10. MANPOWER REQUIRED

11. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS

12. EQUIPMENTS REQUIREMENTS

13. WASTE MANAGEMENT
14. SPECIAL CONTROL MEASURES

15. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

16. DISTRIBUTION
1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE
 The purpose of this method statement is to provide guidelines and steps
for the NURSE CALL system installation by describing the work to be
executed, how it is to be executed and making references to other
technical standards and relevant international standards and Quality
Aspects of the work to be undertaken.
 The objective of this Method Statement is also to provide testing and
commissioning procedures in order to verify proper functioning of the
equipments and the system after installation, and to ensure the
performance of the installed systems meets the specified design intent
through a series of tests and adjustments.
 This MS shall also specify responsible personnel and all project
documentation (technical specifications, approved materials and
approved drawings) that will be used during all work procedures,
installation, testing and commissioning phases of the NCS system.

2. APPLICABLE PROJECT SPECIFICATION

 Section: Nurse Call System (NCS)

 Division: Installation

 Sub Division: Subdivision

3. LOCATION OF ACTIVITY
 Nurse Call System for the whole building .

4. HEALTH AND SAFETY

 Strictly followed as per the manufacturer's Health and Safety
recommendations for handling and use of the materials. Ensure all
involved personnel shall be aware of the same.

5. HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS

 Specific safety measures have to follow as applicable, and all the safety
measures are covered separately in the project safety plan.
6. OPERATION
 Material: Material used will be as approved by the Engineer. The sizes
and routes routing will be as per the approved Shop Drawings.

 Storage and Protection: Deliver components parts to site, completely

identified in accordance with shop and certified CAD Drawings prepared
for this work. Store in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions,
above ground, properly protected from the weather and construction
activities.

7. INSTALLATION
 Installation Procedures:
 All materials for NCS system installation will be as per Material
Submittal .
 All installation shall be carried out as per approved shop drawings,
specification and as per manufacturer recommendation.
 Prior to start the installation, the installation team shall ensure that:
- Materials, equipments and tools that will be necessary during
installation and execution are prepared;
- Area where the items to be installed is ready for site installation. It
means that architectural works and finishing are complete and area
is free from dust.
- The approved shop/schematic/coordination drawings are current
and available with installation team.
 Procedure for Installation of Room Control Units :
 The installation team shall follow procedures for Installation of
Room Control Units (RCU):
- Exact location of the RCU shall be as per approved NCS installation
layout plan as well and to be coordinated with Medical Equipment
and Medical Gas at site to ensure access for maintenance in future.
- Select a location in the wall to install the RCU and prepare the
mounting kit;
- Check the power cable and main data cable are available and
correctly placed in the same location where the RCU shall be
installed;
- Check the other data cables for Patient Bed Head and Over door
Lamp units are available and correctly located;
 - Install the RCU with power cable and data cables according to
manufacturer instructions.
 Procedure for Installation of Patient Bed Head, Patient Hand Set
and Over door Lamp units :
- Exact location of the Patient Bed Head, Patient Hand Set and
Over door Lamps shall be as per approved NCS installation layout
plan as well and to be coordinated with Medical Equipment and
Medical Gas at site.
- Select location in Bed Head Unit where the Socket and Patient Hand
set has to be mounted and install cables (data cable) according to
manufacturer instructions.
- Select location in corridors ( in over door of Patient rooms) to
prepare mounting kit and install over door corridor lamp according to
manufacturer instructions;
 Procedures for Installation and Configuration of Nurse Control
Panels and NCS server:
 Nurse Control Panels shall be placed/mounted in locations as per
approved shop drawings and installed with power and data cables
according to manufacturer instructions;
 Operating System ( Linux based) shall be installed and configured in
all Nurse Control Panels according to manufacturer instructions;
 NCS Server shall be placed and installed with power and data cables
according to approved shop drawings and manufacturer instructions;
 Operating system ( Linux Based ) shall be installed and configured
according to system design and manufacture instructions.

8. FIXATION
 Testing and Commissioning shall be performed to assess the
overall functionality of the NURSE CALL system ( IP based) as per
the standards and design specifications. Each data cable ( from
RCU and Nurse Call Panels) shall be individually tested to ensure
that it transmits the correct signal or data to the operator
workstation( NCS switches and NCS server).
  All tests & commissioning shall be performed after ensuring
that all installation works are complete according to this method
statement and approved materials, IT data network is ready and
commissioned and all cables/wires for NCS system has been
tested for continuity.
 The following tests shall be performed for each Room Control
Unit (RCU) :
 Test that the RCU is in work operation mode and RCU is connected
to power supply cable and data cables;
 Test/verify that communication between Nurse call console and call
buttons in patient rooms is established;
 Verify that the RCU touch screen is fully operational;
 Verify that the RCU software is installed correctly;
 Verify that the RCU allows to assist all patient call/alert units in a
single patient room;
 Verify that the RCU Card Reader is working properly.

 The following tests shall be performed at each Patient Bed

Head, Patient Hand Set , Over Door Lamp Unit :
 Test that the call button in patient bed head and handset unit is
working properly. Press the call button to make an emergency call
and verify that the call appears in the Nurse Console (Nurse Control
Panels).
 Test the button for cancel of call is working properly. The test shall be
done simultaneously- making a call and cancelling the same call.
 Verify that room lamp button is working properly. Verify that by
pressing the room lamp button, the verify that warning appears to the
lamp – in different colors.
 Verify warning colors in over door lamp in case of any call.
 The following tests shall be performed at the each (NCS)
PANEL :
 Verify that access of users in NCP is configured with proper user
names and passwords;
  Verify that touch screen of NCP is working properly in operation
mode;
 Verify that NCP is logically organized according to system design;
 Verify that all patient beds/units are displayed in the monitor with
icons;
 Verify that in case in any type of call, the signal appears on the
location and icon on the monitor;
 Verify that all type of calls can be tracked on the panel and remote
access.
 The following tests shall be performed at the each (NCS) MAIN
STATION :
 Verify that Main station is connected correctly to power supply cable
and data cable from Access Switches;
 Verify that operating system is installed correctly and starts without
system errors;
 Verify that NCS management software is installed correctly and
configured with user names and passwords;
 Verify that through NCS management software, all NCS units are
identified in network and can be configured;
 Verify that all control functions can be set in Nurse Call Panels and
Room Control Units.
 NOTE: All equipment test certificates for (NCS) shall be attached
and submitted with the installation and testing reports.

9. RESPONSIBILITIES

 PROJECT MANAGER
1. To ensure that all the preparation and application works are
carried out according to the Contract Specification and with the
approved drawings.

2. To ensure that the progressing of works is carried out according

to the planned program and as per the approved method of
statement.
 3. To ensure that all the equipment and material required
executing the work are available according to the planned
construction program.

4. To co-ordinate with the Main contractor, MEP coordinator,

Safety Officer for a safe and proper execution of the works.

 SITE ENGINEER
1. To ensure that the works are carried out according to the
Contract Specification, approved method statement and the
shop drawings.

2. To provide all necessary information and distribute

responsibilities to his construction.

3. To monitor the progress of work in relation with the work

program and to report to the Project Manager.

4. To co-ordinate with the safety officer and to ensure that the

works are carried out in safe practicing method.

 FOREMAN
1. The foreman will carry out his duties by maintaining continuous
coordination with the site engineer on daily basis, and ensure
proper distribution of the work force on the required and planned
locations.

2. To ensure that his assistant foreman/ charge hand are aware of

the job requirements and they have enough information to carry
out their duties properly.

3. To ensure that the daily work is progressing as planned and

advice the site engineer of any requirement for additional
resources.

4. To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the

manpower involved in the works are moving as agreed and
planned for the work.

5. To control disposal of waste materials according to the

instructions received from the site engineer.

6. To ensure full coordination with the safety officer to maintain

safe working and proper house keeping of the site, following the
 proved safety measures and further ensure that all his working
team are aware of the same to prevent accident and losses.

7. To inform the site engineer regarding areas ready for inspection.

8. Foreman and the storekeeper are responsible for the distribution

and control of materials.

 SAFETY ENGINEER
1. Ensure the implementation of all the safety measures in
accordance with the HSE plan and everybody aware of it for it’s
proper implementation.

2. Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate to

maintain safe working on the site.

3. Inspect all the site activities and train the person to prevent
accidents and it’s proper implementation.

4. Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.

10. MANPOWER REQUIRED

 Charge hand and Experienced Technicians

11. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS

 NCS and its accessories.

12. EQUIPMENTS REQUIREMENTS

 The equipments that will be engaged for NCS Installation will be as
follows:

1. Hand Tools

2. Power Tools (if required)

3. Diagonal-Cutting Pliers

4. Wire Stripper/Cutter with Spring

5. Side-Cutting Pliers
 6. Shank Screwdriver/Flat screw driver

7. Compression lug crimp tool

8. Necessary conduit for System Cabling

9. Knock out set (for conduit)

10. P.P.E. – Personal Protective Equipment (safety helmet, Boots, gloves

& safety vest )

13. WASTE MANAGEMENT

 The Rubbish which would be created from our scope of works will be
disposed to the designated dumping ground.

14. SPECIAL CONTROL MEASURES

 The following general control measures against Safety, Environment and
Quality shall be required for our scope of work and special control
measures are not applicable for us :

 Proper PPE must be worn at all time

 Permit to work at height > 2m where applicable
 Lifting operation permit (using crane) where applicable.
 Confined space permit where applicable.
 Approved work method statement and risk assessment will be made
available to site.
 All workers doing the work shall be briefed on this method statement
and risk assessment.

15. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

 This method Statement should be read in conjunction with the below
referenced documentations:

 ITP for Anti – termite Treatment.

 Insulation Resistance and continuity Test Report.

16. DISTRIBUTION
 Copy of this method statement shall be issued to the following for
information/ action/ comments:

1. Project Manager

2. Site Engineer

3. Foremen

4. Safety Engineer