Planetree International and Language of Caring® are excited to announce the new far-reaching Person-Centered Guidelines for Preserving Family Presence in Challenging Times, developed by an international coalition of clinicians, policymakers, experts in quality, safety and infection control, and patient, resident, family and elder advocates.
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, restrictions on family presence in hospitals, nursing homes and other care settings have become widespread. Many are warranted, but in some cases these restrictions prevent the most vulnerable from having a familiar support person by their side during childbirth, at the end-of-life, and during pediatric emergencies.
Out of an abundance of caution and lacking clear guidance to support compassionate exceptions, many healthcare leaders and authorities have applied universal restrictions on family presence – despite the fact that physical presence of family, for some, is essential.
Because of the considerable variation in family presence policies and practices, these guidelines offer a comprehensive set of recommendations that provides direction on what constitutes responsible, compassionate family presence during – and in the aftermath of – a pandemic
Learn more about the guidelines in our free upcoming webinar: Preserving Family Presence During Challenging Times: Principles and Practical Strategies. June 16th at 10am EST.
