A monitoring system includes cameras adapted to capture images and depth data of the images. A computer device processes the image signals and depth data from the cameras according to various software modules that monitor one or more of the following: (a) compliance with patient care protocols； (b) patient activity； (c) equipment usage； (d) the location and/or usage of assets； (e) patient visitation metrics； (f) data from other sensors that is integrated with the image and depth data； (g) gestures by the patient or caregivers that are used as signals or for controls of equipment, and other items. Alerts may be issued if any conditions of importance are detected.
