Battling COVID with a video camera

With the continued need for social distancing, hospitals are seeking ways to distance healthcare workers form contagious patients


A hospital in Kentucky installed an 180-degree camera with two-way direct communication capabilities to allow medical staff to provide care at a safe distance and without using PPE., according t an article on the Security Systems News website.

With the continued need for social distancing, hospitals are seeking  ways to distance healthcare workers form contagious patients. 

Since the camera  installation, the hospital has served more than 300 COVID-positive patients from surrounding areas in Kentucky.

With security solutions for hospitals, key elements include connectivity, security, privacy and deployment. It is imperative to coordinate and foster a positive working relationship with hospitals’ IT personnel, the article said.

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June 26, 2020


Topic Area: Security


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