Our visiting Policy is much more than just outlining our visiting times. It looks at visiting in a holistic way, recognising it as an opportunity to support both the wellbeing and clinical needs of patients across our hospitals.
We know visiting patients has a huge benefit to patient’s wellbeing, and visits from relatives, caregivers and friends are an important part of a patient’s recovery. This is not only because visiting allows patients to reconnect with their loved ones, but there is a lot of practical support that visitors can offer. They can encourage patients to get dressed, get up and about and be as mobile as possible.
This is key to avoiding ‘deconditioning’ where someone who is immobile in a hospital bed for too long loses physical strength, develop complications and in some cases, ultimately lose their independence. Visitors can also help patients with their hydration and nutrition needs, by helping and encouraging them to eat and drink. This is also important to ensure patients keep as well as possible, and it supports staff as well.
When considering visiting hours, it can be challenging to get the balance right for everyone. Access should be as open as possible, while at the same time ensuring there’s enough time for staff to carry out clinical care, and for patients to rest.
Our policy has a range of options for you to support visiting, if you are a staff member, patient or visitor. We also have special considerations for children, carers and patients and those who are receiving Last days of Life care.
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