Say Cheese! (they're putting in cameras)

[CashewLPN, LPN]

hi guys..

I was just told that in where I work, they;re installing cameras in the hallways and nurses stations... which I really dont mind....

but... I just wanna know,

do yous think it is because of legislation(which I haven't heard of, but, my bro is telling me this), or, because of perhaps our recent 'eloper'(to make sure the nurses are doing our jobs....?

thanks for the info

--Barbara

[shodobe]

We have had cameras in house for over 5 years. They are located in back halls that are out of sight and on L&D and in Peds for security reasons. Also parking lots. Mike

[Spidey's mom, ADN, BSN, RN]

For security purposes - ok.

To watch and make sure your staff are doing their jobs. Nope.

steph:D

[CashewLPN, LPN]

I dunno.... but, I'm going in on saturday... I'll probably get the full scoop then...

we dont have a parking lot, per se... and, not too many back hallways.... (very small building.... I understanding camera-ing the basement..)

:)

thanks so far

--Barbara

[Havin' A Party!, ASN, RN]

No matter what's stated in the "official" policy that's put out, be aware that the recordings obtained will be used for any and all purposes that can be justified.

[Marie_LPN, RN, LPN, RN]

If people are doing their job as it should be, the cameras shouldn't be a problem.

Right?

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

I work in a rough neighborhood. We had cameras in our ER a few years ago, but they were stolen - lol!

[ktwlpn, LPN]

I like to walk towards those cameras with my finger really far up my nose...or scratching my crotch......

[live4today, RN]

Too bad the cameras weren't rolling when my old nurse mgr was at her worst with me which was most of the time.

I suppose they would serve a useful purpose as long as they don't edit the film to their advantage. Now.......doesn't that sound like "TPTB" crap.