Use of Body-worn Cameras in Healthcare

The Body-worn camera is a piece of equipment one can wear to capture photos, audio and video. Straps keep it in place, allowing free movement of both hands to the user. Initially, only used by police officers, body-worn cameras (or BWCs) are now finding their way into other services. Its features improve accountability and procure tamper-free evidence that can be used for proof or future learning. One of the new applications is in the medical & healthcare industry.

Body-worn Cameras in Healthcare

The medical industry is renowned for introducing new technology and techniques that aid to build on what they currently offer. This demand for improvement made way for the introduction of BWCs. 

From medical consultations to operating theatres, using body-worn cameras can improve most situations that medical professionals go through in their day-to-day lives. It can be used in hospitals, care centres and even speciality centres like mental hospitals to gather proof and keep a check on aggression towards caregivers. 

Body-worn camera by Guard Patrol Products

There are numerous body-worn cameras in the market but none of them come close to the functionality and versatility of BWC by Guard Patrol Products. 

EH-15 (GPP-M9) Body Worn Camera Features: 10 hours+ recording with a single charge at 480p resolution 7 hours+ recording with a single charge at 720p resolution 64GB built-in memory. IP67 rated. Charging dock. Night vision IR diodes for night time recording. Built-in LED lights allowing the unit to be used as a torch. Red laser in front of the unit for tagging. HDMI output Audio record button. 2.5″ LCD Display Auto night vision

Our EH-15 (GPP-M9) Body Worn Camera has a capable camera that can shoot photos up to 21MP and full 1080p HD video. Everything that’s recorded is stored in the internal 64GB storage and can be easily transferred to any computer via an HDMI cable. Other features include a 2.5” LCD, auto night vision, pre-recording function, and over 10 hours of recording. We also have additional remote camera attachments and harnesses that enhance its usability at a small added cost.

Let’s introduce you to some of the major advantages of using BWC in healthcare.

Benefits of BWC in Healthcare

• Managing Violent Incidents

  Places that have interactions between people have a chance of violent incidents. This can be verbal or even physical in some unfortunate cases. The healthcare industry deals with patients and their families, opening up the chances of misunderstanding between the parties that could lead to mishaps. 

  Body-worn cameras are proven to reduce violent interactions by putting people in the spotlight. It’s noted that most people take a step back to consider their actions once they know ‌they are being recorded.

• Fewer Malpractice Claims

  This industry is prey to multiple claims of malpractice. Justified or not, these claims bring down the reputation of the organization/individual substantially, making it tough to do their job.

  BWCs help keep malpractice claims at bay as one can record all the interactions between the patient and the caregiver. This gives the latter physical, tamper-free proof ‌they can use to defend their actions or support their statement.

• Supplementing Existing Security

  Most healthcare places have an existing security system in place. It ranges from a few security guards to a full security system including CCTV cameras or similar devices. 

  Body-worn cameras help add a layer of support to the existing security system. They capture images/videos from the point of view of the caregiver and also catch clean audio of any recorded conversation.

  These advantages and more open up the use of body-worn cameras like the EH-15 by doctors, nurses, caregivers, and hospital security guards. 

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