Open Visitation Policies Are Expected by Many Professional Organizations

question 13

Multiple Choice

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.

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