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01. The problem02. How it works03. What to check before you buy04. How we set it up05. What we supply06. How to put it to the hospital07. Get a free survey and quote08. FAQ
Patients' privacy matters. Here is how to plan hospital CCTV so it protects without intruding.
Key takeaways
- Zones agreed first
- Clear signs
- Controlled access
- Retention rule
01The problem
A hospital is full of people at their most private. CCTV helps security but must be planned with care: where cameras look, who can view footage, how long it is kept and how people are told. Confirm your obligations with your own adviser, then design the system around them.
02How it works
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Policy | Written before installation |
| Camera zones | Mapped with privacy in mind |
| Access rights | Who may view and export |
| Retention | Set with your adviser |
| Maintenance | A plan, spares and a response time agreed before you buy |
| Your own requirements | Confirm them with your regulator and advisers |
04How we set it up
- 01Walk a hospitalWe note every door, room, route and risk.
- 02Draw the planWhere CCTV goes and what it covers.
- 03Cable and powerCabling, power and backup to every point.
- 04Fit and configureInstalled, set up and labelled.
- 05Test and trainWe test every point and train your staff.
05What we supply
We design, supply and install CCTV for hospitals, clinics and care homes. Send us a plan or a photo and the number of rooms or doors and we reply with a written quote.
06How to put it to the hospital
Start with the problem a hospital already has, in the words your reader would use, then show what changes. Quote the full scope for a hospital, including cabling, power, installation, training and maintenance, and say plainly what the system does and does not do.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Who decides the rules?
Your management and advisers, not the installer.
Can you help with signage?
Yes.
Can patients ask to see footage?
Take advice and write a procedure.
