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Elder
Care
Security cameras
are a great way to protect an elder care facility or nursing home. The number
of retirees living in group or nursing homes has been rising consistently for
a number of years. High demand and large numbers of elderly or impaired people
living in groups makes security a top priority. A smartly installed video surveillance
system is an easy and effective way to keep your residents and staff safe from
theft, vandalism and unwanted intruders.
Benefits of Nursing
Home CCTV
- Easy
to Install – Surveillance systems that use IP (Internet Protocol)
or digital video cameras are easy to install. Just mount the cameras and connect
them to your recorder – no power tools or technicians required.
- Protect
residents and employees – Cameras recording entrances and exits can
help protect your staff and charges from unwanted intruders. In secured environments
like memory care facilities, indoor cameras placed near exits can help you
prevent confused residents from wandering outdoors unsupervised.
- Secure
your building – Outdoor cameras in parking lots and open spaces can
dissuade thieves from breaking into cars or loitering on your property.
- Remote
broadcasting – NVRs (network video recorders) enable you to broadcast
your security footage over the internet and check it from any accessible device
(including many cell phones). This is especially handy if you manage multiple
care facilities or have a particularly large home – you can make sure all
your buildings or locations are safe without having to be in multiple places
at once.
- Improve
image – IP video cameras provide superior quality footage in comparison
to analog CCTV systems, making it easier to quickly identify who is in your
security camera's field of vision
Risks of Video
Surveillance at Rest Homes
- Privacy
– In order to protect the privacy of your employees and residents, keep security
cameras in public places like dining rooms, sitting rooms, reception areas,
and kitchens.
Configuration
of Security Cameras at Nursing Facilities
There are many
things to consider when setting up a surveillance system for an assisted living
facility. Consider the following when purchasing and installing your system:
- What do you
consider your most important security issues?
- Do you feel
that surroundings contribute to your overall security?
- Have you ever
wished that you caught a certain event on camera?
- What kind of
facility are you?
- A general
care facility like a nursing home with options for specialized care giving
(like memory care).
- A specialized
facility, like a memory care home, where one type of resident lives.
- Have you ever
had problems with employee theft?
Setup Advice
for Assisted Care Facilities
- Put cameras
in open areas where residents and staff congregate: activity areas, dining
halls, TV rooms and hallways.
- Place cameras
strategically in entryways and reception areas so you get a clear shot of
each visitor as they enter and exit.
- Security cameras
in stockrooms and supply closets can help you monitor your supplies and prevent
theft.
- If your facility
has more than one building or you operate multiple facilities, consider an
NVR (network video recorder). NVRs broadcast your camera feeds over the internet
and allow you to check on your footage from any camera at any time.
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