Cell Phones With Cameras Allowed In Your Hospital?

[Shadow31]

I am looking for a job in the Boston area .... and a cell phone. Since I am not working in a particular hospital at this time, I was wondering what general consensus is regarding the use of cell phones with cameras on the floor. I am looking to purchase a smartphone with a camera and am worried that I will not be able to use it d/t hospital policies.

Does your hospital allow you to use your smartphone while at work? Or does your hospital have limitations on cell phones with cameras in them?

[suzanne4, RN]

Many hospitals actually prohibit use of any type of cell phone while you are on duty. You are on hospital time when you are working, so the cell phone should not even be around. What you do on your breaktime and when you are off the unit, is on your time.

I see it being done occasionally, but one should not be using their cellphone while on duty. Sure, urgent things can happen, but again, the call should be taken away from the desk and patient areas.

Know that this is more than you asked, but best of luck to you as you start your new career.