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  • 1.  Intensive Care Unit Visitation Policies

    Posted Mon July 08,2024 06:18 AM

    When it comes to Intensive Care Unit visitation, should it be an open-door policy or restricted? What are your thoughts? How might restricted visitation policies impact the emotional well-being of ICU patients and their families?



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    Moussa Kabbani, BSN
    Intensive Care Unit Manager
    Saudi German Hospital - Aseer
    Saudi Arabia
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  • 2.  RE: Intensive Care Unit Visitation Policies

    Posted Wed January 28,2026 04:17 PM

    Restricted visitation policies can lead to patient's increase of anxiety and fear. It might also cause increase stress level to the family members. The goal is to reduce infection risk.  However, having an open-door policy where visitor is allowed to ICU patient might help improve their well being and can reduce their anxiety. But still, it might increase incidents of hospital aquired infection. It will always depends to the treating physician, there may be times that visitation is not advised.



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    Darlyn Mae Servano, CNC
    Labor and Delivery Room
    Saudi German Hospital-Hail
    Saudi Arabia
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