CCTV Installation in Healthcare
As well as vulnerable patients, healthcare facilities are home to expensive equipment, restricted medicines and other confidential data. Installing a robust security surveillance system is the most efficient way to secure healthcare centres from security threats and protect lives.
Security Surveillance in Healthcare Facilities
Protecting patients, staff, and life-saving drugs and equipment is paramount to ensuring that healthcare centres can function effectively and provide uncompromised care to patients.
Having CCTV cameras installed to enhance hospital security surveillance can be extremely helpful in protecting the lives and assets of a healthcare facility. CCTV systems can help deter crime, and minimise costs and risks.
At Sygma, we provide a comprehensive range of security surveillance services, including IP Systems, Network cameras and Remote Monitoring options. Alongside our range of CCTV systems, we offer several service and maintenance packages so you can concentrate on your day-to-day operations without worrying about your security equipment working correctly.
Benefits of CCTV in Healthcare
Deter Crime
CCTV cameras in hospitals and healthcare facilities can be useful in helping deter and monitor crime in public areas. Hospitals can be an easy target for opportunist burglars, and this can cause significant financial loss. CCTV has been proven to significantly reduce crime overall in public areas and assist in possible convictions. Installing a CCTV system will not only help deter criminals, but it will also help you to keep your visitors, patients and hospital staff safe.
Minimise Cost
CCTV systems can help hospitals minimise costs by protecting trust premises and trust assets, which can be very expensive to replace.
Minimise Risk
Video surveillance enables staff to monitor patients 24/7, minimising patient risk. By having CCTV systems in hallways, cafes, car parks, reception areas, and more, hospitals can ensure the personal safety of the patients, staff and visitors, which will help police with enquiries when necessary.
Compliance with CCTV Regulations in Healthcare
The use of CCTV surveillance in healthcare settings comes with several regulations and guidelines to protect the privacy and rights of individuals within your facility.
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000 sets out the powers public bodies have to use surveillance – and when they can tell or give people permission to use it.
If you use surveillance to help keep people safe or monitor their wellbeing, it must meet the regulations under the Health and Social Care Act as it is considered to be part of their care. Any recordings you make of people also count as information about them. Collecting information about people is regulated by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
It is a legal requirement in the UK that CCTV must be operated in accordance with Data Protection and Human Rights legislation. Sygma’s CCTV installations comply with the latest data protection regulations and guidelines.
Additionally, the government’s Surveillance camera code of practice contains detailed information on what CCTV operators must do to comply with data protection law. The amended code came into effect on 12 January 2022 and applies to local authorities and the police.
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We offer a comprehensive range of CCTV systems to meet the specific needs of your healthcare facility, from reliable, cost-effective single cameras to state-of-the-art interconnected technology for large-scale projects.
IP Systems
IP (Internet Protocol) is a method of transmitting data over a network, where each computer on the Internet has a unique identification address. As the CCTV system operates over a network, the cameras can be accessed by anyone on the same network or via the internet (and recorded on a networked PC).
Network Camera
With a network camera, you can track every person that passes through a high-security entrance. Recent advances make it possible to connect cameras directly to an IP-based computer network. A network camera performs many of the same functions as a standard analog CCTV camera, but it does so with greater functionality at substantially lower costs.
Security Surveillance
Network Cameras are used in professional security systems and enable live video to be viewed remotely by authorized personnel. The network cameras are easily integrated into larger, complex systems, but can also function as stand-alone solutions in entry-level surveillance applications.
Web Attraction
Network Cameras enable high-quality, Live Video to be shown to the whole Internet community. Live Video is an effective way to bring visitors back to a website. Network Camera technology enhances websites, thus attracting more visitors to the website.
Remote Monitoring in Healthcare
Our remote monitoring solution links your CCTV system directly to our partner remote monitoring station (RVRC), allowing round-the-clock surveillance and monitoring of your premises. Once the system is set, images are transmitted from the CCTV cameras to the RVRC. Within seconds of system activation, a camera will focus automatically on the cause. Simultaneously, the system will transmit real-time images from the camera to the RVRC.
The benefits of remote CCTV monitoring include crime prevention, ease of evidence collection, secure arrests, and real-time service contact.
All Sygma-monitored solutions are designed to comply with the British Standard 8418, the standard for detector-activated remotely monitored CCTV systems in the UK
Contact Us TodayIntegration with Existing CCTV Systems in Healthcare Facilities
Some healthcare premises may have existing security systems and might only be in the market for additional solutions to further ensure patient safety and deter crime. At Sygma, we can help expand your current CCTV solutions with additional solutions that are compatible with your existing surveillance options, such as Network Cameras, IP systems and more.
For a quote and more information about how to improve the security of your healthcare facilities, contact us today.
CCTV Privacy Consideration for Healthcare Facilities
If you are planning on installing CCTV systems and surveillance cameras inside your healthcare facility, there are several privacy points to consider;
- Record your reasons for installing CCTV and ensure they are proportionate and legitimate. According to the ICO, the use of CCTV should be reviewed each year.
- Consider the most appropriate surveillance technology for your facility as well as the location of these cameras.
- Install clearly visible signs that state CCTV cameras have been installed.
- Restrict access to stored CCTV images and only view them in a secure area.
- Do not disclose images of patients without consent, except in exceptional circumstances when this can be justified in the public interest.
- Your facility’s privacy policy should cover the installation of cameras, the safe storage of images, retention periods, disclosure to the police and subject access requests.
Sygma is committed to providing healthcare facilities with ultimate security whilst protecting patient privacy. We offer features such as masked zones access controls and more. Find out more about our offerings and how to improve your security systems today.
CCTV Maintenance and Support in Healthcare
Regularly servicing and maintaining your security system will help to ensure its reliability and compliance, while reducing or eliminating any potential downtime. The working life of your high-value equipment will also be extended.
At Sygma, we provide a comprehensive range of security system service and maintenance packages to ensure that your systems are properly maintained.
We offer a comprehensive range of options based on the requirements of your system and your budget. These options include a platinum package, which includes free equipment repairs and free replacement parts, an enhanced package, and a standard package.
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