Granny

As legislative bodies reconvene this month, lawmakers in at least two states are weighing the possibilities for increased transparency and safety in long-term care facilities by considering the adoption of laws that would allow the installation of video cameras in nursing home residents’ rooms. These proposed “granny cam” laws follow the lead of 16 states where similar rules have already been implemented, aiming to ensure the well-being and rights of elderly residents. The proposed legislation was brought forward in Pennsylvania earlier this Wednesday, advocating for the use of video surveillance as a means for families … Read more