Visitation Policies in NICU-Info wanted!

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Hello,

I am a nursing student in AR and I am doing my leadership project on infant security in the NICU. I am requesting visitation policies in place on your unit from unit managers or supervisors. Information provided via link or pdf would be great. This information is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

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Specializes in NICU.

It might be a better idea to call units directly or talk to hospital security. Good luck!

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Specializes in L/D 4 yrs & Level 3 NICU 22 yrs.

Our visitation policy is pretty relaxed. No children less than 2 years old, and 4 people may visit a baby at the same time. Children other than siblings must be at least 12 years old. Visitation is 24/7. A parent must accompany all visitors except grandparents, who may visit by themselves, if parents allow. A security code is obtained from the parents before giving info over the phone.

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Specializes in CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU.

Mom, dad, and grandparents are all we allow into the NICU (with exceptions made for special circumstances).

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2 bedside visitors at a time, mom and dad may fill out a "visitor" form allowing up to 4 other people to visit without the parents present (usually grandparents/aunts/uncles). Parents have 24hr visitation while all other visitors have between 10a-8p. No children under 6 and all children are screened prior to entering (temp/vaccinations/sick contacts)

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