NHS Blackburn with Darwen has a responsibility to protect its staff from incidents of violence, threatening behaviour and verbal abuse. Our staff can now use devices to monitor and record incidents where they feel their safety is threatened.
Evidence, including audio recordings, obtained through these devices may be used in criminal and civil proceedings and/or to take local sanctions against alleged offenders.
NHS Blackburn with Darwen is responsible for the use of the devices and any recordings.
NHS Blackburn with Darwen will continue to take any necessary steps to safeguard patient confidentiality.
