Open visitation policies are expected by many professional organizations. Which statement reflects adherence to current recommendations?
a. Allow animals on the unit; however, these can only be "therapy" animals through the hospital's pet therapy program.
b. Allow family visitation throughout the day except at change of shift and during rounds.
c. Determine, in collaboration with the patient and family, who can visit and when. Facilitate open visitation policies.
d. Permit open visitation by adults 18 years of age and older; limit visits of children to 1 hour.
C
Open visitation is recommended by both the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. SCCM suggests developing visitation schedules in collaboration with the patient and family. Animals do not need to be limited to therapy animals. Many patients benefit by the presence of their personal pets that are brought to the unit according to hospital policy. Although many units restrict visitation during report and rounds, the organizations encourage that such restrictions be loosened. Many institutions encourage family participation during report and rounds. Children should not be banned arbitrarily from the unit or have hours limited.
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