Historically, intensive care units have imposed stringent limits on visiting hours for family members. But more hospitals have begun to lift the restrictions and allow loved ones to come and go at all hours,according to The Wall Street Journal.
Hospitals have traditionally limited visiting hours to the ICU to give patients time to rest and allow staff to work without interruption. But some providers are rethinking these rules as research has found that more visitors may lead to better outcomes for intensive care patients and higher satisfaction ratings for their family members.
