Can security cameras be used in ambulatory surgery centers?
The Joint commission recently released a statement about informed consent related to a healthcare organization's security cameras. Here are five key notes:
1. State laws regulating video surveillance in businesses vary greatly; pay attention to what your state says.
2. Patient privacy standards from The Joint commission don't require informed consent before using security cameras.
3. Connect with legal counsel familiar with your state's regulation about any requirements for security cameras.
4. Any security cameras should respect individual privacy, says The Joint Commission.
5. The report suggests informing patients directly or posting a sign that security cameras are in use.