Granny Cams In Nursing Home

Jenell Harris Dr. J. Thornton Final: Persuasive Research Paper 30 December 2009 “Granny Cams” Keeping Nursing Homes Honest

Is video supervision considered unethical or a violation of privacy if the sole purpose is to ensure loved ones are not being mistreated and receiving proper care? Granny cams presence in nursing homes will protect and insure quality care for the elderly and provide evidence in cases against the assisted living facilities. These surveillance practices will help diminish the acts of malpractice and change the negative perception of the industry. There is absolutely no history that exists on granny cams since it is so recently developed. I am simply comparing the granny cams to nanny…show more content…
Barbara Henstebeck, executive director of the Coalition to Protect America’s Elders, believes that “it’s inevitable that they become commonplace because convenience stores, hospital maternity wards, major intersections, and other areas are already equipped with video monitoring devices (Edwards 29). I foresee a future in which every hospice type environment will have full utilization of a granny cam system. Close monitoring surveillance will benefit the caregiver, patient, and family unit which will allow for open communication as well as means for improvement. The granny cam system will benefit the hospice care environment just as well as the nanny cam has benefitted the child care environment within the home. As technology consumes our every- day lives, hospice care facilities will always confront concepts and innovations that challenge and redefine caregiving practices. Video supervision is not considered unethical nor is it a violation of privacy. The sole purpose of the granny cam is to guarantee the receipt of proper treatment by the caregiver at all times. Granny cams presence in the hospice environment ensures protection for the elderly in assisted living facilities. Acts of malpractice can help be diminished by these surveillance practices and can change the negative perception…show more content…
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