Jefferson Park at Dandridge does not permit the use of cameras or camera type devices, including but not limited to “granny cams,” in resident rooms anywhere in the facility. This is due to privacy concerns as well as the potential lack of control of camera feed, the potential for cameras to be hacked into it and the potential violation of privacy due to images being used in an unauthorized way. This policy is also to ensure compliance with CMS regulations which are stated below:

“Photographs or recordings of a resident and/or his or her private space without the resident’s, or designated representative’s written consent, is a violation of the resident’s right to privacy and confidentiality. Examples include, but are not limited to, staff taking unauthorized photographs of a resident’s room or furnishings (which may or may not include the resident), or a resident eating in the dining room, or a resident participating in an activity in the common area. Taking unauthorized photographs or recordings of residents in any state of dress or undress using any type of equipment (for example, cameras, smart phones, and other electronic devices) and/or keeping or distributing them through multimedia messages or on social media networks is a violation of a resident’s right to privacy and confidentiality.” (CMS Requirements of Participation 2021)