A.C. Camargo Cancer Center Enhances Security and Patient Care with Help from Advanced Video Surveillance

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New video solutions from Axis Communications enhance security while producing significant savings, allowing A.C. Camargo to further invest in cancer treatment and research.

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CHELMSFORD, Mass. — A.C. Camargo Cancer Center, a leading oncology treatment center in São Paulo, Brazil recognized for its history of innovation, today announced that its partnership with Axis Communications has produced savings of more than $2 million over its first two years, all of which will be reinvested in patient care. A.C. Camargo has deployed more than 2,000 state-of-the-art video surveillance cameras throughout the Center’s corridors, complex care units, and parking lots, embracing a more holistic approach to security that emphasizes patient and employee safety along with improved quality of service.

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Founded in 1953, A.C. Camargo treats an estimated 100,000 patients annually and is one of the world’s largest healthcare institutions and a leading provider of cancer treatment and research. The Center is not just a hospital, but a comprehensive care platform that includes prevention, investigation, staging, treatment, palliative care, and rehabilitation services for all types of cancer. Prior to partnering with Axis, financial losses due to theft were a growing concern for A.C. Camargo, and hospital leaders sought to transform the hospital’s security infrastructure in a way that would both enhance its security posture and streamline patient care and services.

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“Nearly 15,000 people pass through our entrances each day, and caring for those patients extends far beyond operating or patient rooms,” said William de Souza, Corporate Manager at A.C. Camargo Cancer Center. “By deploying advanced new video surveillance devices, we are enabling our security teams to maintain round-the-clock vigilance and our medical personnel to provide the highest quality of care to our patients. With cameras monitoring all areas, including cafeterias and parking lots, we are always looking for potential warning signs—even after patients have been discharged. If anything seems amiss, we can alert our team that additional medical care may be needed.”

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The Axis devices are equipped with video analytics that allow the Center to go beyond asset protection. These analytics are deployed with a high degree of sensitivity to ensure high-quality care for patients, their families, and the nearly 6,000 staff members on-site daily, while also protecting their privacy. Axis cameras have enabled the A.C. Camargo Center to improve operations and meet key national and international certifications through:

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“The implementation of Axis solutions at A.C. Camargo Cancer Center underscores what is possible when innovation is paired with a deep commitment to care,” said Carlos Machado, End Customer, Key Account Manager, Brazil at Axis Communications. “By integrating video surveillance cameras enhanced with analytics, the Center has made safety a central pillar of its operations, allowing staff to fully focus on what matters most: the health and comfort of their patients. By doing so, hospital leadership has set a compelling example for other institutions facing similar challenges.”

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After initially implementing 300 cameras, A.C. Camargo quickly noticed a difference. The Center moved to further scale the system, adding hundreds of additional cameras to achieve greater coverage throughout its facilities. Today, there are a total of 2,100 cameras throughout the seven buildings that make up the Center. Looking to the future, both A.C. Camargo and Axis Communications remain committed to further implementing solutions that support continuous improvement in patient outcomes and operational effectiveness.

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To learn more about how A.C. Camargo Cancer Center implemented security solutions to enhance overall efficiency, read the customer story here: https://www.axis.com/en-us/customer-story/cancer-center-saves-millions-with-axisAbout Axis Communications Axis enables a smarter and safer world by improving security, safety, operational efficiency, and business intelligence. As a network technology company and industry leader, Axis offers video surveillance, access control, intercoms, and audio solutions. These are enhanced by intelligent analytics applications and supported by high-quality training.

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Axis has around 5,000 dedicated employees in over 50 countries and collaborates with technology and system integration partners worldwide to deliver customer solutions. Axis was founded in 1984, and the headquarters are in Lund, Sweden.

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Chris Shanelaris

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Public Relations Manager, Americas, Axis Communications

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