SCCM Resource Library-Open Visitation in the ICU for All: Families, Friends, and Pets (Flipped Classroom)

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. John Whitcomb introduces a session titled "Open Visitation in the ICU for All: Families, Friends, and Pets." The session features three presenters who discuss different aspects of open visitation in the ICU. Dr. McAdam discusses redefining the concept of family and viewing them as partners in care. She presents the American Association of Critical Care Nurses' definition of open visitation and discusses barriers and strategies to overcome them. Dr. Wayne focuses on allowing pet visitation in the ICU and suggests establishing guidelines specific to each hospital. She emphasizes the importance of minimizing risks and maximizing the benefits of pet visitation. The panel discussion revolves around visitation policies in ICUs and the role of pets in patient care. The panelists highlight the importance of allowing families and pets to visit patients and discuss the need for specific guidelines. They address the challenges and barriers in implementing visitation policies and emphasize the need for cultural shifts in ICU settings. The panelists mention the successful implementation of 24/7 visitation policies in pediatric ICUs and discuss the potential benefits of personal pet visitation. They also touch upon legal and ethical issues and recommend proactive approaches. The video concludes with the emphasis on the need for hospitals to establish patient-centered guidelines and policies.

Asset Subtitle

Patient and Family Support, 2021

Asset Caption

The Society of Critical Care Medicine's Critical Care Congress features internationally renowned faculty and content sessions highlighting the most up-to-date, evidence-based developments in critical care medicine. This is a presentation from the 2021 Critical Care Congress held virtually from January 31-February 12, 2021.

Learning Objectives

Recognize how broad definitions of family members can lead to more open visitation policies
Discuss and share ideas on how to better facilitate open visitation in the ICU
Share ideas for open visitation at different types of institutions

Open Visitation: Moving From Acceptance to Facilitation
Jennifer L. McAdam

Allowing Pet Visitation in the ICU: Why Not?
Annie Wayne

When "Family" Is Not Legally Family
Mehrnaz Hadian

Meta Tag

Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Patient and Family Support

Knowledge Level Foundational

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Communication

Tag Rehabilitation Medicine

Year 2021

Keywords

Open Visitation

ICU

Families

Friends

Pets

Redefining Family

Barriers and Strategies

Pet Visitation

Guidelines

Patient-Centered Guidelines

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