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“And increasingly, healthcare security and IT departments are opting for cloud video surveillance to help them keep eyes on their people, operations and property.”
understood with access to live and historic video footage. A report from 2020 revealed tens of thousands of cases of unex- plained inventory in healthcare facilities across the United States. Another report from the Journal of Hospital Medicine showed that drug theft in hospitals continues to increase.
Video surveillance adds an extra layer of security to healthcare facilities by deterring theft and unauthorized access. Additionally, remote video surveillance systems lessen the risk of human error, and — with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) — provide better insight and liability protection surrounding critical business areas.
True cloud systems also easily integrate with best-in-class cloud-based access control systems. They do not require a health- care facility to purchase proprietary camera systems that lock the facility into one vendor and fewer options. They’re open by nature, and able to integrate with dozens of technology partners to provide a customized system that’s just right for the hospital, clinic, or other type of care facility.
VIDEO RETENTION MADE EASY WITH THE CLOUD
Regulations for video retention at healthcare facilities differ based on several factors, including location (laws vary by state), type of
facility, as well as facility size. Depending on the healthcare facil- ity and its management, they may also want to retain video for longer than the minimum requirement, as video evidence can be critical for liability protection.
With cloud video surveillance, there’s no need to buy and in- stall new hardware when video retention requirements change. As mentioned above, it’s easy to adjust the video retention in real time, right from your system’s dashboard.
THE TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE TODAY
IS ONLY GETTING BETTER
Ultimately, the goal of healthcare facilities is to create a safe and welcoming environment for patients and visitors, and to maintain a high level of security and care. Where the benefit of a cloud- based video management system truly comes into play is in its inherent ability to learn, advance and scale to the organization it’s servicing. The good news is, systems are getting smarter, faster, and better every day.
In a critical and rapidly evolving industry like healthcare, it’s comforting to know cloud video surveillance systems can support the important work of our dedicated healthcare
professionals, safeguarding facilities, providing
valuable data to healthcare organizations, and most importantly, constantly improving the ability to care for patients and residents.
Ken Francis is the president of Eagle Eye Networks.
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