7 Things to Consider When Deploying A/V Solutions

June 14, 2017

7 Things to Consider When Deploying Audio Video (A/V) Solutions:

1. HD cameras with 1080p or higher resolution provide the clearest images.

2. A camera with infrared (IR) technology allows the observer to see in low-light and no-light conditions which is needed at nighttime or whenever lighting is low.

3. Cameras provide video streams to the observer; this video stream can be recorded but many hospitals choose not to record. Some solutions provide a video recording annotation function that a medical professional can use to provide explanatory notes or comments that is then saved and stored with the video recording.

4. Video monitoring screens used to view surveillance images must be in a place that ensures a patient or other unauthorized person cannot view an image on the video monitoring screen.

5. Signage should be posted within an ED or on units advising patients and visitors of the use of video cameras. Notice of the potential use of video cameras should also be provided to newly admitted patients and visitors.

6. Hospital policies and procedures should be developed that address reasons that a patient will be remotely observed, information provided to patient and hospital visitors, whether video recording will be done and in what circumstances, signage, documentation, and other information.

7. Security features should be deployed to ensure that video images cannot be accessed, viewed, or copied without the consent and approval of a hospital administrator.

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