Hospitals are a bustling hub of people, and it can be difficult to keep track of everyone and everything inside. Installing security cameras in your hospital can offer multiple benefits to keep your patients, staff, and visitors safe. Below are some of the major benefits these cameras provide. 

Why Security Cameras Are Crucial in Hospitals

1. Improve the Safety of Staff & Patients 

Security cameras will record any incidents that occur inside and around the building, and their presence alone can deter them. If any incidents do occur, such as a patient getting hostile with a nurse or someone trying to discharge a patient without authorization, live monitoring can ensure prompt action. The footage can then be used as evidence for the police. When used outside of the building, the cameras deter violence and illegal activity in areas like parking lots and garages.

2. Monitor Movements of Patients

Patients with forms of dementia or who may try to harm themselves can be at risk for wandering off or moving around the premises to avoid their doctors. A surveillance system allows them to be observed for their safety or for them to be located in rapid time with a review of the footage to trace their movements. This lowers the chance of them leaving the premises or getting into harmful situations.

3. Detect Suspicious Activity 

Cameras also provide the ability to watch what’s going on in your hospital at all hours by watching the footage. You can watch both employee and patient patterns to detect concerns, such as a gap in physician coverage, neglectful care, and illegal patient or staff activity, such as stealing medications.

4. Look for Necessary Changes or Improvements

A surveillance system also gives you the opportunity to monitor the movements and procedures in your hospital to look for aspects that need to be improved. Long wait times, gaps in physician coverage for patients, and procedures that leave patient information exposed or vulnerable to privacy violations are examples of aspects you may notice that you can correct. Without cameras, you may not notice concerns like these until a problem arises. 

Could your hospital benefit from security cameras? ACC Telecom in Columbia, MD, will design and install customized surveillance and phone services for your establishment to make it safer and more efficient. They also offer 24/7 emergency technical support. With over 75 years of technical experience, they’ll meet all your voice and data needs with competitive pricing and a 90-day satisfaction guarantee. Learn more about their security and phone services online, and call (410) 995-0101 to get started.