Video surveillance has become a part of everyday life. You can't enter a building or drive around a neighborhood without being captured. As we've all learned in recent years, those video captures can be used against you in a court of law.

However, video surveillance can create issues for healthcare facilities. If you work in a hospital, nursing home, or other care facility, all that video footage can shine a spotlight on the work you do each day. Even if you're conscientious about following all the rules, that spotlight could put you in a tricky legal situation.

The Lento Law Firm Professional License Defense Team knows the challenges healthcare workers face when it comes to video surveillance. If you're a medical professional facing a licensing issue because of video surveillance at your workplace, we can help. Contact us at 888-535-3686 or complete our confidential online form and give us some details about your situation.

Video in Healthcare Facilities

Video can be a valuable tool when it comes to patient care. Family members of those living in senior care facilities, for instance, might like to keep an eye on loved ones. The same could be true if a family member is in the hospital.

However, for healthcare professionals working around those cameras, 24/7 surveillance can add stress to the workday. These employees have to protect their medical licenses carefully, and one mistake caught on camera could put their entire careers at risk.

If you're a healthcare worker, mistakes aren't the only concern. Something caught on camera could be misinterpreted, putting your license in jeopardy when you were doing everything by the book.

Video Surveillance and the Law

Video surveillance can be subject to local laws concerning eavesdropping and wiretapping. Just as some states don't allow you to record calls without permission, some states also take a harder stance on recording audio. The common areas of your building might be seen as public spaces, but what about private rooms and hallways?

There's also the issue of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. HIPAA protects patients' medical information, but if your video surveillance captures data that could be seen as a violation, the facility administration could be held accountable for it, and HIPAA violations can lead to license revocation or punishment.

For healthcare facility administrators making these decisions, it's important to know the complications video surveillance can bring. Not only could the facility be held responsible if something is captured on video, but the healthcare professionals working under surveillance could find themselves in the hot seat.

How the Lento Law Firm Can Help

The Lento Law Firm Professional License Defense Team helps medical professionals protect their licenses. We understand the complexities that come with installing video cameras on a property and can help you navigate them.

If you're a healthcare professional concerned about video surveillance in your workplace or you're facing disciplinary action due to video surveillance, the Lento Law Firm Professional License Defense Team can help. Contact us at 888-535-3686 or complete our online form, and we'll be in touch.