ELECTRONIC MONITORING
Employees must not use recordable glasses to capture sensitive or
proprietary information, including but not limited to, company documents,
processes, or employee interactions, or confidential information about
Individuals we serve, including their health, support plans, or financial
matters
Business Use: If recordable glasses are permitted for a legitimate business
purpose, such as training or documenting processes, the employee should:
Inform all involved parties present including Individuals and guardians
that recording is taking place
Ensure recordings adhere to all company confidentiality policies
Disciplinary Actions for Violations: Any misuse of recordable glasses, including
unauthorized recording or sharing of content involving supported Individuals,
staff, or company information will result in disciplinary action, up to and
including termination.
Video and Audio Recording in Facilities and Group Homes Video and/or audio
recording in facilities and group homes occur for the following reasons: •
Enhancement of an Individual’s independence
The health and safety of an Individual
Appropriate administration of an Individual’s medications
Protection of an Individual’s medications
Protection of an Individual's financial interests
Deterrence of abuse or neglect of an Individual
The health and safety of an Individual support staff
Program quality and integrity or staff fidelity
Security of the program, service, support location
Any information obtained through video or audio recording shall only be released
or sharded in accordance with this policy or as required by any applicable state or
federal law.
All recordings will be accessible only to designated WDLT staff. In the event there
is an allegation of abuse or neglect in the facility, the person conducting the
investigation will also be allowed access. Video and audio recordings will be made
available to the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) staff at their request.
Parents and guardians may not view any video or audio recordings.