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Top 10 Signal Technologies Questions

10) Can we still use our old wireless pendants with a new system? Often we can integrate old pendants and pulls with new systems. By integrating your old equipment, you will be able to save money and protect your initial investment for a longer period of time. 9) How do… Read more »

Employee Spotlight: Gary Gandy, AKA, “Tiny”

Employee Spotlight: Gary Gandy, AKA, “Tiny”

Our employee spotlight this month is on someone that certainly needs no introduction. Mr. Gary Gandy aka “Tiny”. Gary began his career with Signal Technologies in 2007 as a service and install technician, bringing with him expertise in cable placement and overall system installation. Tiny manages the installation and service… Read more »

Understanding the New Nurse Call System

In recent years, the technology driving nurse call systems has evolved into a world of digital and networked IP-based systems that have helped to improve patient care in many hospitals. Nurse call systems are becoming more intuitive and easy to use, with specialized options designed to handle patient requests, according… Read more »

Meet Our Partner SARA

“Life safety, security, environmental monitoring and mass notification” Situational awareness was originally a military term referring to a pilot’s operational status and knowledge of immediate threats. Today, it’s a risk management strategy and technology framework to improve life safety, security, environmental monitoring and mass notification. With situational awareness, there’s time… Read more »

Case Study: Intego Nurse Call System

SITUATION: When Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare began planning for its 886,000-square-foot New Main Campus, improving the patient experience was a top priority. Overall, the hospital had a goal to create a less intimidating and more comforting healthcare experience for patients and their families. A key element to their success would be… Read more »

Employee Spotlight: Mr. Billy Cooper

If you have needed a system installed or serviced by Signal Technologies, you will recognize this individual right away.  Billy Cooper has been a part of our organization since 2012.  Having been in information technology for several years, Billy has an extensive background and knowledge of this industry.  Most of… Read more »

System Integration: A Juggling Act!

You want to integrate your nurse call, wandering resident, access control and even surveillance cameras into one system. How can you juggle all of them at once? The nurse call and access control systems have always been the main safety concern for our customers. One of the bigger changes to… Read more »

Employee Spotlight: Mr. Steve Coleridge

Mr. Steve Coleridge is our employee spotlight this month as well as a longtime member of our SouthMed team. Steve is focused in providing excellent product solutions and superior service to our customers in the eastern parts of our market area. His adventure with SouthMed began in 2009 as a… Read more »

Making a “Clean” Getaway

Looking for a simple and effective way to create a completely touchless environment? Just wave your hand! The NORTON 5600 Series Hands-Free Kits combine a wave-to open switch with the 5600 power operator to open the door and provide a “clean” exit without touching hardware. When used with automatic toilets,… Read more »