The criticism is mainly that it is unclear whether the residents have the ability to understand the meaning of what a consent to supervision via night camera means.
Ivo also believes that the night staff lacks knowledge and routines regarding "protection and restraint measures".
- We have not received this criticism as we have now.
We want to increase security, we have no ulterior motives with this, says Karin Bolund, Deputy Director of Health and Care Administration in the city of Västerås.
According to the report, there are residents who wonder what is sitting on the wall in their apartment.
Another resident who was aware that there was a camera in the room covered the camera.
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According to Karin Bolund, camera surveillance is used in several homes in Västerås, also around the country.
Following Ivo's criticism, the City of Västerås will now review which measures are appropriate to ensure consent.
The report must have been received by Ivo no later than 15 September 2022. If the deficiencies are not remedied, Ivo may decide to order the board to take action.