title: Shared-service paging clears the air waves.
abstract: Radio-paging channel congestion can be reduced if inhospital and areawide paging are distinguished, and if the proper equipment is used for the separate functions.
mesh_terms: D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; D006077:Government Agencies; D006747:Hospital Communication Systems / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D006752:Hospital Planning; D006755:Hospital Shared Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011845:Radio; D014481:United States