SHOULD CANADIAN HOSPITALS HAVE 24-HOUR VISITING POLICIES?

New study shows inconsistencies in acute care hospital visiting policies

Ottawa, Canada – November 10, 2015 – The Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement (CFHI) today released a study revealing inconsistencies in visiting policies at hospitals – frequently limiting visiting by family members and loved ones during morning and evening hours. A baseline study of 114 acute care hospitals across Canada reveals only 30 of the hospitals received top marks for having visiting policies that promote family presence and patient-centred care.