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A/V & IT Architecture

Audio/Video capture, storage, security, and compliance design

Total Budget
$114,000
Initial investment
Cameras
8
HD PTZ cameras
Rooms Covered
3
Simulation suites
Implementation
10 mo
Planning to go-live
Security Controls
14
HIPAA compliant
Annual Maint.
$17,100
~15% of initial

Budget Distribution

Recommended Solution

IVS VALT
Primary Recommendation

Simple, stable, scalable, secure - browser-based access with strong encryption, tailored for training environments.

$50K-$100K3-room package
Storage Recommendation
Hybrid Approach

On-premises initially for full control, with cloud archival integration for long-term scalability.

System Architecture Layers

Video/Audio Capture

IP cameras and microphones in each simulation room feeding into central system

  • 2-3 HD PTZ cameras per sim room
  • Ceiling-mounted microphones
  • PoE-powered devices
Dedicated Simulation VLAN

Isolated network segment for all A/V devices, separate from hospital clinical systems

  • Dedicated VLAN for A/V traffic
  • PoE+ switches with QoS enabled
  • Firewall rules for controlled access
Recording Storage

On-premises or hybrid cloud storage for simulation recordings

  • RAID-protected local storage
  • Encrypted data at rest (AES-256)
  • Automatic retention enforcement
User Access & Debrief

Control room and debrief room interfaces for live viewing and playback

  • Live multi-camera view in control room
  • Timeline annotations and bookmarks
  • Large display playback in debrief room
Security & Compliance

HIPAA-compliant security controls for data protection

  • TLS encryption in transit
  • AES-256 encryption at rest
  • Active Directory integration
Dedicated VLAN
Isolated from hospital network
End-to-End Encryption
TLS + AES-256
SSO Integration
Active Directory
Audit Logging
Full access tracking

Data Source

A/V Architecture Module — HIPAA-compliant video capture, retention policies, security controls, and system reliability requirements based on healthcare simulation standards.

Reference architecture based on healthcare IT standards, IVS VALT specifications, and industry best practices for simulation center A/V systems.