title: Special report. CCTV (closed-circuit television) systems: why more hospitals are investing in them.
abstract: Advances in video technology and an increased variety in the use of closed-circuit television systems have health care security directors buying CCTVs in record numbers. Three of four health care security decision-makers purchased CCTVs last year, according to Security magazine. System manufacturers say that in addition to cameras that are smaller, more lightweight, and more durable has come the increased use of color and infrared lighting. In this report, we'll review some of these advances and their applications.
mesh_terms: D003116:Color; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006748:Hospital Departments / Q000639:trends*; D007259:Infrared Rays; D010299:Parking Facilities; D010781:Photography / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012637:Security Measures / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013690:Television / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013800:Theft / Q000517:prevention & control; D014481:United States