CCTV

NHS Lothian is fully committed to ensuring that the safety of staff, patients and visitors remains the highest level as possible. NHS Lothian has installed CCTV around all major Acute Sites, Primary Care sites and Local Health Centres.

NHS Lothian’s purpose of operating CCTV is the prevention of crime and the enabling of official legitimate business.

The CCTV installed in these areas is monitored by trained staff who will fully comply with the following Codes of Practice.

1.  Data Protection Legislation

2.  NHS Lothian Policy and Procedures

The person who has overall responsible for CCTV within NHS Lothian is the Chief Executive; however this will be delegated to NHS Lothian’s Director of Operation’s – Facilities to ensure full compliance. Appropriate Site Managers are responsible for security in relevant areas.

Minimum Implementation Standards

1.    Facilities Managers will ensure that NHS Lothian remain fully compliant with information Governance and the Data Protection Legislation with regard to CCTV

2.    Facility Managers will ensure that all staff are trained appropriately  and remain compliant with the Data Protection Legislation

3.    Security staff or staff employed to operate CCTV systems will ensure that they comply with legislation and local policy

4.    NHS Lothian will ensure that all sites which have CCTV recording images have the appropriate signage installed

Other Managers and Staff

1. Ensure that they have read and understood the NHS Lothian CCTV Policy
2. Ensure viewing of CCTV will comply with policy and procedures