Ensuring a Safe Environment
Ensuring a safe and secure environment should be a priority for every hospital, no matter the size or location. But this can be difficult due to the constant flow of patients, visitors, and staff. Surveillance cameras are great for adding an extra layer of security to hospitals and helping ensure the safety of all the people inside.
Increase Security & Safety
One of the biggest benefits of having security cameras in hospitals is the increased security that they provide. Using surveillance cameras can help deter theft, crime, and violence because people are less likely to commit a crime if they know they’re being watched. With so much traffic and activity going on in hospitals, security cameras can help staff keep an eye on everything that’s going on.
An article 
from a medical journal points out: “Patient safety is a growing issue which can be improved with the usage of high-end centralized surveillance systems allowing the staff to focus more on treating health issues rather than keeping a watchful eye on potential incidents.”
Monitor Activity
No one is capable of being everywhere at once, but security cameras allow you to monitor your hospital 24/7. The ability to keep watch over your hospital even when you aren’t physically there is a huge benefit. From exits and entrances to elevators and hallways, you can easily monitor the day-to-day activities and traffic of employees, patients, and visitors. As added benefits, monitoring activity may also help boost staff productivity as well as provide the evidence needed to resolve conflicts, understand and defend against false claims, and catch crime.
Additional Benefits
Cisco points out that video surveillance in hospital settings can improve patient safety and help provide high-quality, affordable healthcare. Additional benefits that Cisco points out include:
- Monitoring for and deterring drug diversion
- Helping prevent infant abduction
- Increasing safety in parking lots and other public areas
- Supporting triage in disaster scenarios
- Monitoring patients with diminished faculties
- Centralizing patient observation
The End Goal
The end goal of healthcare is to provide the best possible patient experience and care. Security cameras can help hospitals reach this goal by increasing safety and security, monitoring activity, and so much more.
There are numerous benefits of installing security cameras in and around your hospital. If you’re curious if cameras would benefit your facility, give the experts at RTI a call! We can listen to your specific needs and help you find the right solution to create a safer hospital environment.
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