AIIMS Delhi Implements AI-Powered CCTV Surveillance System for Enhanced Security

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi has implemented an artificial intelligence-enabled CCTV surveillance system as part of a pilot project to enhance campus security. The initiative aims to create a safer environment for the hospital’s patients, staff, and visitors, building on growing adoption of facial recognition technology in healthcare security.

The new system incorporates AI-enabled CCTV cameras equipped with advanced algorithms that enhance image quality and detect anomalies. Facial recognition technology serves as a key component, helping identify individuals within the hospital premises. Healthcare facilities worldwide are increasingly adopting biometric solutions to address both security and patient identification challenges.

The technological upgrade is part of a broader security enhancement program at AIIMS Delhi, which serves approximately 5 million patients annually. The AI-powered surveillance system modernizes the hospital’s security infrastructure to address potential security challenges while maintaining compliance with patient privacy regulations. According to healthcare security experts, such systems can significantly improve patient safety while helping prevent healthcare fraud.

“Our primary objective is to provide a safer environment for everyone on campus,” said AIIMS officials. The new system supports the institution’s commitment to maintaining a secure healthcare facility while serving its large patient population. Security measures have been designed to balance safety needs with privacy concerns, particularly important in healthcare settings where patient confidentiality is paramount.

The AI surveillance system operates continuously, monitoring the hospital’s premises and providing real-time security observations. The technology enhances existing security measures and procedures at the medical facility. The implementation follows successful deployments of similar systems in healthcare facilities globally, where biometric security measures have demonstrated effectiveness in both access control and fraud prevention.

Beyond security applications, the system offers potential benefits for patient flow management and emergency response scenarios. The real-time monitoring capabilities enable security personnel to respond more quickly to incidents and better manage crowd control in high-traffic areas of the facility.

Sources: AI-Enabled Security and Empowerment at AIIMS, Delhi, Drug Today

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December 31, 2024 – by the ID Tech Editorial Team