Photography, Video & Audio Recording
Consent is Required
Photography, video and audio recording are only permitted with the express consent of everyone who may be included in the recording. Consent may be verbal or written, depending on the circumstances. Individuals may decline to be photographed or recorded without providing a reason.
Recording Restrictions
To protect privacy and confidentiality:
- Do not photograph, film or record anyone without their consent.
- Covert recording is not permitted.
- Surveillance or continuous monitoring by patients or visitors is not permitted without prior hospital approval.
- Recording may not take place if any person who may reasonably be recorded is unable to provide consent or has refused consent.
Protecting Privacy and Patient Care
Photography, video or audio recording must not interfere with patient care, hospital operations or the privacy of others. Individuals who do not wish to be recorded may remove themselves from the recording when practical to do so. Hospital staff may also decline to be recorded when recording would interfere with their professional responsibilities or the safe delivery of care.
Unauthorized Recording
If recording takes place without consent or in violation of hospital guidelines:
- You may be asked to stop recording immediately.
- You may be asked to delete photographs, videos or audio recordings.
- Continued failure to comply with hospital directions may result in removal from hospital property.