INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES

"Implementing a Family Presence Protocol Option"
(2004) Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing.
Family, patients and staff members’ perceptions of the family presence during resuscitative efforts with an emphasis on institutions that do not have written policies is presented. Important steps for developing a family presence protocol are explained.

"Should Families be Present During Resuscitation"
(2007) Nursing2007.
A first person account about being present during a family members’ resuscitation from the standpoint of an ED nurse. How to create a policy is explained.

"Toward and Beliefs About Family Presence: A Survey of Healthcare Providers, Patients’ Families and Patients"
(2007) American Journal of Critical Care.
A survey of doctors, nurses, families and patients regarding family presence.