Can a patient video tape me?

[MirwinRN]

There was a patient that was claiming none of the nurses were giving her the narcotics she was ordered, even though everyone made an effort to open the medicine in front of her. When I went in the room, she decided to whip out her cell phone and video tape me. It seems like we don't have any rights as nurses but I was wondering if I had to accept this. I hate being on video for any reason.

[caliotter3]

When I worked as a CNA, there was a resident who was recording the staff. I probably never would have known that had another CNA not clued me in. The resident was a very hateful person and showed that hateful side even more when I insisted on going in with a witness and made comments about her activities as I opened up her drawer to expose her recorder. If I could have refused to care for her I would have done so. Unfortunately, the facility management didn't really care one way or the other. After all, they supported a CNA who used to hide in the building to smoke pot on duty.

I would insist on following up with this matter. If the facility will not support the staff, then I would consider this a matter important enough to seek other employment.

[imintrouble, BSN, RN]

I have an "Icky" barometer. If something a patient does, or asks me to do, sets off my "Icky" alarm, I won't do it.

The rules are the rules, I know them and will enforce them. There are some things though, that don't exactly fit any know rule. For those things I refuse, then follow up with my supervisor.

I've had to do things that scream Icky, but I do it anyway to keep my job.

Other things I've stood my ground and said NO.

I would not have allowed a patient to videotape me.

[wooh, BSN, RN]

I just love how crazy the idea is. "I'm going to videotape you doing what I'm trying to prove you aren't doing."

My response: Ma'am, our policy restricts video/photography. I will return with your medications once you turn off the camera. Please use your call light to notify me that you are ready to comply with hospital policy.

[MirwinRN]

I think legally, MunoRN has the correct answer. It's wrong and we don't like it, but I've had a suspicion that this was the actual case regarding the law.

[caliotter3]

That may in fact be the law, but there is no law that requires you to subject yourself to it. Law or no law, I would not work under those circumstances. I don't deserve that.

[Surprised1, MSN, RN]

Our security guards are very protective of us nurses. If a patient or visitor does something like that, security gladly pays them a little visit to explain the rules. Management backs us up.

[toomuchbaloney]

If it is me I am opting out of starring in the patient's film of their hospital stay. We have rights too. I would put in writing my desire to opt out of care of the patient who insists upon video taping in the hope of capturing something which is worthwhile of a lawsuit. Nope, my malpractice insurer would likely back me up too.

[lifelearningrn, BSN, RN]

At the LTC facility I just left, there is a sign posted on the door as you enter the building claiming that some residents, or resident families may have video monitoring devices set up on their behalf.

I believe there are probably "nanny cams" in more than one room. I just go and do my job to the best of my ability and assume cameras are watching. Sad truth of our "Big Brother" society. Even sadder, family feels the need to record things to make sure their loved one isn't being abused.

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

At the LTC facility I just left, there is a sign posted on the door as you enter the building claiming that some residents, or resident families may have video monitoring devices set up on their behalf.

I believe there are probably "nanny cams" in more than one room. I just go and do my job to the best of my ability and assume cameras are watching. Sad truth of our "Big Brother" society. Even sadder, family feels the need to record things to make sure their loved one isn't being abused.

Yes they can video tape you. It is their room they have the assumption of privacy you are a guest in their environment.

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

If it is me I am opting out of starring in the patient's film of their hospital stay. We have rights too. I would put in writing my desire to opt out of care of the patient who insists upon video taping in the hope of capturing something which is worthwhile of a lawsuit. Nope, my malpractice insurer would likely back me up too.

They probably wouldn't back you up. IN a long term stetting...that is the patients home and you are the guest. I would consult with a lawyer/malpractice insurance before you put your foot down at work.

[Muser69]

Let a patient record a nurse? No thanks I won't even let staff take any pictures of me at work. I promptly give the middle finger salute so that I ruin any picture. My job description says nothing about having pictures taken or publishing those pics. I would leave the room and bring the meds back when the camera was off like others have mentioned. Patients are nuts.

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

Let a patient record a nurse? No thanks I won't even let staff take any pictures of me at work. I promptly give the middle finger salute so that I ruin any picture. My job description says nothing about having pictures taken or publishing those pics. I would leave the room and bring the meds back when the camera was off like others have mentioned. Patients are nuts.

Patients are nuts. I don't advise giving the finger to to many people...where I come from that is grounds for termination.

Just like if you are walking down the street someone can take a picture of you and it is not an invasion of privacy. Esentially it is the same in the patients room.

I state I do not like my picture taken and will leave the room. I have worked for different facilities that have specific media/camera policies and they enforce them

In a LTC setting that is the patients home and if the family wants a nanny cam... they may have one.