Prescribing technology with a human touch

A.C. Camargo Cancer Center, founded in 1953, is a leading oncology treatment center in Brazil noted for its history of innovation and excellence. Attending to around 100,000 patients annually, the institution handles all types of cancer, including the rarest ones. The facility is a national pioneer in implementing the Cancer Center model, an approach that offers comprehensive care, including prevention, diagnosis of suspicious cases, hospitalization, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care.

When William de Souza, Corporate Manager at A.C. Camargo Cancer Center, joined the team, he noticed that the video surveillance and security center was not up to par with the high technological standards of the seven buildings that make up the Cancer Center. With the support of the institution's board of directors, he carried out a complete replacement of the video cameras and software.

The first core value of A.C. Camargo Cancer Center is respect for life, which is closely linked to security and technology. Souza explains that IP cameras equipped with video analytics go beyond asset security and are used with sensitivity to care for patients, their families, and the nearly six thousand staff members who pass through the complex daily. In addition to optimizing the network infrastructure, the system now consolidates multiple connections into a single access point, previously handling up to 13 separate locations, while also reducing storage requirements.

A.C. Camargo is one of the largest institutions world-wide and a leading provider in South America for cancer treatment and research. “Here, we treat patients of all ages, from babies to the elderly, with nearly 15,000 people passing through the entrances daily. Technology helps us remain vigilant to provide the best care. We have cameras monitoring areas such as linen and hospitality, along with analytics that detect falls, suspicious behavior, and even assist in identifying and preventing situations where individuals, in moments of distress, might harm themselves or attempt suicide," Souza explains.

A.C. Camargo Cancer Center has strategically implemented technology to ensure both excellence in care and budget efficiency. One of the most notable examples is the use of security cameras and monitoring systems in critical areas, such as operating rooms and delicate procedure rooms, like cellular medicine and pathology. These technologies have not only increased the safety of patients and professionals but also helped identify and correct operational flaws, preventing incidents and improving the quality of service.

Axis solutions have also significantly enhanced safety and operational efficiency in critical hospital environments. By implementing cameras such as the AXIS M30 and M31 Dome Camera Series in key departments like Cellular Therapy, Linear Accelerator, and the pharmacy, the hospital has improved its ability to detect risks in real-time.