Bathrooms are one of the highest-risk areas for elderly patients, slippery floors, tight spaces, and often a place where a fall goes unnoticed for a while. A regular, non-waterproof panic button clearly isn't the right fit for a space like this.

Why bathrooms need a dedicated solution

Unlike a bedroom, bathrooms deal with constant water and humidity exposure that can quickly damage standard electronics. On top of that, in an actual emergency like a fall, a patient might not be able to reach a button that's mounted too high or too far from the floor.

What does an IP65 rating actually mean?

IP65 is a standard for resistance to dust (dust-tight, the digit 6) and water (protected against water jets from any direction, the digit 5). This is different from IP67, which is rated for full submersion. IP65 is built specifically for areas with constant water spray and splashing, like bathrooms, rather than being fully submerged.

Types of emergency buttons for the bathroom and the room

Different ways to trigger a Fanvil emergency call: HELP button, portable wireless button, and bathroom pull-cord button
Several ways to trigger an emergency call, including the pull-cord button reachable from the bathroom floor.

How it connects to the nurse call system

These emergency buttons connect directly to the same nurse call system. The moment one is pressed, the signal goes straight to the corridor light and nurse console, triggering the highest priority level above a regular call. Through the X305 big-button IP phone, an emergency call can even be forwarded to up to 8 numbers in sequence until it is answered. For elderly care facilities, installing this in every bathroom is one of the cheapest safety investments with the biggest payoff. Learn more about how a nurse call system works.

Emergency Button IP65 Elderly Safety

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