Authors

  1. Mendiola, Brittany BSN, RN, CCRN, SCRN
  2. Gomez, Cynthia BSN, RN
  3. Furst, Cari PhD, RN, CEN, CHSE, SCRN
  4. Rasmussen-Winkler, Jennifer MD

Abstract

Presence of support persons enhances patient and family satisfaction. The introduction of the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted hospital operations and has reduced visitation. A virtual visitation program was implemented in critical care units to replicate visitation by video chat to ease stress on patients and family members to improve communication.