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Keywords

Coronavirus disease

Disciplines

Nursing

Description

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in changes of many hospital policies in an effort to protect patients and staff. Strict visitor restrictions and constant mask use by staff was implemented to Corewell health specifically as well as hospitals across the nation. These changes were done to help protect the physical health of patients, staff, and visitors. However emotional health can be an overlooked aspect of providing quality care and during this time many patients were unable to receive emotional support from their loved ones during a difficult time. As this problem became more prevalent, hospitals had to adapt to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of the patient population. The use of tablets and other devices as a means of virtual communication became more common. With the increase of resources and awareness, more patients were able to communicate with loved ones, providers, and spiritual leaders while maintaining safety for all parties involved. As we now reach the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and visitor restrictions are less severe, I decided to examine how virtual visitation and telecommunication is still being used on 3 East, and what information is being provided regarding it.. Although patients are now able to have visitors and meet with providers more often, there is still plenty indication for the use of virtual visitation. Visits and communication with loved ones, providers, and spiritual leaders is crucial in improving emotional and spiritual health in patients. I examined the current practices and resources of the unit I work on. I looked to improve the resource availability and awareness of these resources for patients and families.

Publication Date

5-6-2024

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Nurses Week at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, May 6-12, 2024.

Prevalence and Supplementation of Virtual Visitation in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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