The following states, as of 2022, allow 高仿 cameras in nursing homes:
- Illinois
- Kansas
- Louisiana
- Minnesota
- New Mexico
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Texas
- Washington
Why You Should Have A Camera In The Nursing Home
Nursing home cameras are the gateway between you and your loved one when you are away. Many cameras give you live access from your phone with alerts, audio, video, the ability to playback, as well as the ability to record. Having a set of eyes on your loved one at all time can dramatically improve their quality of life. It holds the nursing home staff accountable for any abuse, neglect, or maltreatment your loved one may experience.
Steps To Take Before Adding A Camera To A Loved Ones Room
Before adding a camera to your loved ones room, there is a protocol that must be followed. First, you must alert the administrative department of your facility. They may have you sign a document stating you would like to set up a camera. After reviewing and signing the document, they then are required to post in the facility and at the door of your loved one that electronic monitoring is in progress. Once you have notified the administration, the administration will notify the staff and any person(s) sharing a room with your loved one. Roommates must also agree to an electronic monitoring device, but if they are opposed, legally the facility must offer you a roommate who agrees.
Nursing Home Abuses Cases Caught On Camera
Cameras are vital if placing a loved one in the care of a nursing home. There are many cases of abuse/neglect caught on camera and recorded by family.
- https://seniorjustice.com/1-million-dollar-jury-verdict-against-nursing-home-for-abuse-on-camera/
- https://abc30.com/elderly-abuse-93-year-old-woman-abused-grace-care-center-tracy-thompson/5891216/
- https://abc7chicago.com/nursing-home-abuse-caught-on-camera-texas-city-86-year-old-man-abused/12292324/
- https://www.kplctv.com/2020/01/07/concerned-daughter-captures-elderly-mothers-nursing-home-abuse-hidden-camera-nc/
- https://www.yorklawfirm.com/blog/2021/10/nursing-home-abuse-captured-on-video/
Cameras can help detect abuse and also detour abuse. Staff is less likely to display mistreatment when they know they are being recorded; However, this is not always the case. Having someone watching the camera in your loved one’s room as much as possible can be proactive against abuse or neglect.
You can read more about Oklahoma’s nursing home camera laws here.