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Bedside matters: A new look at visiting hours

 

The relationship between hospital and patient is changing, and this evolution has been under way for a number of years. One sacred cow we find under scrutiny of late is the topic of visiting rights. In fact, as of July 1, The Joint Commission has been evaluating its compliance with CMS requirements in the area of visiting rights, specifically in the Patient Rights chapter and other areas of Joint Commission standards.

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