My manager believes that our unit is too strict with visitation and wants us to be more in step with ASPAN standards of visitation.
She wants our input and to come to a decision about how to make visitation more open.
I'd like to know how different PACU's handle visitor issues:
1. Does your PACU allow visitors?
2. If so, under what circumstances? i.e. peds cases only, special needs, ect.
3. Is the visit just for a quick minute or is it unlimited to stand in there and see everything?
4. How many people can be in there per patient at a time?
5. How do you handle privacy issues, giving report when a visitor is in the room, etc. or when patients go bad or code in front of visitors, etc.
Any input by PACU (former or current) nurses would be greatly appreciated.