On this page
01. Why it matters02. How a hospital CCTV system fits together03. What to check before you buy04. How we set it up05. Available now at Qyvea06. How to put it to the hospital or clinic07. Get a free survey and quote08. FAQ
Cover entrances, the car park, the pharmacy, stores and cash points. Keep cameras out of consulting rooms, wards and toilets.
Key takeaways
- Entrances and car park
- Pharmacy and stores
- Cash points
- Privacy by design
01Why it matters
Hospitals have open doors, stores of valuable stock and cash points. CCTV protects all three, as long as it is placed with patient privacy in mind.
02How a hospital CCTV system fits together
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Camera positions | Entrances, car park, pharmacy, stores, cash points |
| No-go areas | Consulting rooms, wards, toilets |
| Signs | Notices that CCTV is in use |
| Storage | Days of footage kept, set by policy |
| Access | Who may view footage, with a written rule |
| Night view | Cameras with good night vision at gates and car parks |
| Power | UPS for the recorder |
04How we set it up
- 01Walk the siteEntrances, car park, pharmacy and stores.
- 02Draw a camera planMarked on a floor plan, with no-go areas.
- 03Install and cableCameras, recorder and UPS.
- 04Set access rulesPasswords and who may view.
- 05TrainHow to find and export footage.
05Available now at Qyvea
These are real products from the Qyvea store with live prices. Delivery is across Kenya, free in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
06How to put it to the hospital or clinic
Pitch to the administrator and the security officer: CCTV protects patients, staff and stock when it is placed with care. Quote cameras for each area, a recorder, disks and a UPS.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Can cameras go in wards?
Avoid wards and consulting rooms unless your policy and patients allow it; ask your compliance officer.
How long do we keep footage?
Set it by your policy and the disk size.
Can the pharmacy be watched?
Yes, and it is a common choice.
Can the manager view from a phone?
Many recorders support it; secure it with a strong password.
