Cameras in nursing homes popular with families

Nursing homes worried that cameras could compromise what little privacy and dignity residents have left


The idea of cameras in nursing homes is popular with families, but facility operators are worried that cameras could compromise what little privacy and dignity residents have left, according to a blog on the McKnights website.

Under an Illinois proposal, families would be required to pay for all costs of video equipment. Cameras would have be in “conspicuously visible” locations and roommates would have to consent.

Nursing homes that deny legitimate requests or retaliate against residents wishing video monitoring would face a steep fine.

At issue here are two valid concerns — resident safety versus a right to privacy and dignity.

Read the article.

 

 



July 15, 2015


Topic Area: Safety


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