West-Com’s Nurse Console allows staff members to view all the unit’s activities at a glance. Each Nurse Console displays a unit map that shows occupied rooms, patient requests, alerts and staff members’ locations. It is simple to answer calls, send caregiver requests and make staff member assignments using the interactive touch screen. There is no need for a second monitor or device at the nurses’ station. The Nurse Console also plays tones when requests or alerts are placed, using the standard volume level during the day and the reduced noise level at night.