are dentist allowed to have cameras in Patient rooms?

[mmasurf]

are dentists allowed to have security cameras in patient rooms? not like secretly taping but those CCTV type ones? I recall somewhere its a hipaa violation, any more info on this. thx

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[txaggie03]

are dentists allowed to have security cameras in patient rooms? not like secretly taping but those CCTV type ones? I recall somewhere its a hipaa violation, any more info on this. thx

we were told yesterday, that they must then be attached in some manner to the patient record. And when the patient asks for a copy of their record, it must, in some manner, be transferred to them. It must be retained as long as the record. And since it is attached to the record, it must be secured (encrypted) in the same manner as the record. Furthermore, just like the record, it must be seen by only those with need to see the record.

Sound like a huge hassle.

 

[PikminOC]

we were told yesterday, that they must then be attached in some manner to the patient record. And when the patient asks for a copy of their record, it must, in some manner, be transferred to them. It must be retained as long as the record. And since it is attached to the record, it must be secured (encrypted) in the same manner as the record. Furthermore, just like the record, it must be seen by only those with need to see the record.

Sound like a huge hassle.

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[mmasurf]

that is just too much work for nothing. why would drs even consider the need to have cameras in rooms? i mean its a smart idea to have cameras when no one is there to prevent theft but keeping records and videos for yrs is just crazy.

 

[txaggie03]

that is just too much work for nothing. why would drs even consider the need to have cameras in rooms? i mean its a smart idea to have cameras when no one is there to prevent theft but keeping records and videos for yrs is just crazy.

the question was brought up in regards to using them as a defense to false sexual harassment lawsuits.


keeping an assistant in the room when with a patient seems a much easier protocol.

 

[Stacker]

Edit: what I said was entirely wrong.

 

[PikminOC]

In psychiatry I think it would be good for safety or to play back to a patient to show them their behavior to improve their insight.

 

[mmasurf]

so its actually allowed?

 

[Stacker]

This issue is iffy. I think you need informed, written consent from the patient before videotaping them.

"The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations advises organizations to obtain informed consent from patients for purposes of patient photography. In the event that films are obtained prior to securing patient consent, the films should be sequestered from use or release pending receipt of an appropriate consent. "
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"In facilities where patient photography is used routinely to document patient care, the practice of patient photography in healthcare operations should be included in the HIPAA-mandated notice of information practices, as well as in the consent for treatment signed on admission. It is advised that a consent paragraph, such as the one below, be inserted into the standard admission consent form.
I understand that photographs, videotapes, digital, or other images may be recorded to document my care, and I consent to this. I understand that [organization name] will retain the ownership rights to these photographs, videotapes, digital, or other images, but that I will be allowed access to view them or obtain copies. I understand that these images will be stored in a secure manner that will protect my privacy and that they will be kept for the time period required by law or outlined in [organization name]'s policy. Images that identify me will be released and/or used outside the institution only upon written authorization from me or my legal representative.Note: This consent does not authorize the use of the images for other purposes, such as teaching or publicity. A separate consent for photography form should be used for such purposes."

Liability Reduction

Malpractice cases commonly use videotapes that contain a potentially questionable medical incident. There are many pros and cons to having a video recording of a special event or procedure, but the facility must be aware of the liability risks involved. The following list offers a few ways to reduce the facility's risks involved when video recording:

• Create a policy that addresses the subject of videotaping surgery, childbirth, etc. Use it consistently to avoid charges of "hiding" images in cases that may have involved malpractice
• Document every video recording in the medical record. A videotape can be used to prove innocence as well as guilt and both parties are entitled to complete, unedited copies
• Do not offer souvenir copies of facility-made videotapes

Recommendations
Healthcare providers should have written policies addressing (1) circumstances under which patient photography is permitted, (2) patient consent, (3) ownership, storage, and retention of the images, and (4) patient authorization for the release and/or use of images outside the organization

• Generally, the patient or his or her legal representative should give written consent before photography is done by anyone other than a friend or family member of the patient
• Photographs, videotapes, and other images should be clearly identified with the patient's name, identification number, and date, and stored securely to protect confidentiality. If used to document patient care, they should be kept for the same time period state law requires medical records to be kept
• Written authorization from the patient or his or her legal representative should be required before photographs, videotapes, or other images are released to outside requestors

http://library.ahima.org/xpedio/groups/public/documents/ahima/bok2_000585.hcsp?dDocName=bok2_000585

http://www.chw.org/display/displayF...ename=/Groups/IRB/HRRBConsentToPhotograph.pdf

http://www.apa.org/monitor/jun02/patient.aspx

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/201...f-secretly-videotaping-disrobed-patients?lite

 

[Stacker]

Just be smart. Always have a trusted assistant in the room with you. If anything happens to fall on a female's chest, have a female assistant pick it up for you. Have the assistant tell the female patient that she's going to pick up something that landed on the patient's chest before she actually picks it up. Or ask the patient to pick it up for you.

 

[PikminOC]

I read the APA one..since 2002 no one has set a policy that has a chance in court?

 

[ziptree]

the question was brought up in regards to using them as a defense to false sexual harassment lawsuits.


keeping an assistant in the room when with a patient seems a much easier protocol.

I've also heard first-hand reports of patients faking injuries, ie: tripping, falling in the operatories when there were no witnesses. Having video would be beneficial in those situations also.

And it sounds like an easy thing to insert into the HIPAA form that all patients must sign anyways.