The challenge was to reduce incidents of violence and crime, better protect patients and its 5,600-plus employees, and improve overall best practice in their health care facilities.

The department installed more than 335 Avigilon HD cameras ranging from 1MP to 5 MP across their properties, all of which are monitored 24/7 and managed using the Avigilon Control Center (ACC) software with high definition stream management (HDSM) technology. With 13 Avigilon network video recorders (NVRs) and plans to upgrade its remaining 25 servers to Avigilon, Tampere stores up to two weeks of continuous surveillance footage.

The department now has a reliable way to clearly capture data in its facilities to lower criminal activity, monitor patients, enhance the health care service provided, and improve onsite safety. With the user-friendly Avigilon Control Center software, officials can now easily find the right information for quick incident resolution, leading to improved processes and procedures, and convictions, when necessary. The department has also saved tens of thousands of euros in theft and damage, and has significantly reduced the number of false liability claims. Patient and employee safety has been improved, there is better patient control and higher quality service, faster and more successful investigations, and theft, vandalism and crime has been reduced. False liability claims have also been reduced and the system is scalable to meet future Safe City goals.

According to Raimo Rae, Hospital Engineer at the Tampere Department of Social Services and Health Care, the region has experienced a rise in vandalism, theft, and even violent We have also seen an increase in the occurrence of diagnosed mental disorders and drug use amongst employees and patients, further compelling us to We are constantly enhancing our services to keep pace ”

definition surveillance system based on the recommendation of Divacont Ltd., a local provider of Divacont is a very reliable, skilled, and We chose the Avigilon solution because nothing Mr. Rae also wanted an all-in-one surveillance solution to minimize complications during installation and to facilitate system management and maintenance.

Not only does the Avigilon system allow the department to focus on improving security, but it has also helped save some of the costs that stem from property damage and We have succeeded in reducing the number of serious cases of crime, which said Mr. Rae.

Always looking for new ways to improve health care services, the Tampere Department of Social Services and Health Care is at the forefront of technological innovation. "Modern technology allows us to be more efficient in all aspects of our job, including security,” concluded Mr. Rae. "The Avigilon system is so powerful and easy to use that we can always stay one step ahead to meet our clients’ evolving needs.”