Which side of the debate do you fall on?  Should families be present during resuscitation or escorted to a quiet area to wait? Among those advocating for family presence are nursing researchers, Margo Halm, APRN-BC, PhD, FAHA, NEA-BC and Jessica Sexton, MSN, RN, CPEN. During their conversation with host Sarah Lorenzini, they explain why family presence is so important in patient-centered care and how nurses can facilitate a shift towards embracing this practice in their hospital.

Despite being backed by research, the concept of family presence during resuscitation is still debated by many healthcare professionals. Margo and Jessica address the common misconceptions that surround this controversial topic, provide insights on navigating institutional resistance, and share best practices of a family presence facilitator (FPF).

This episode also features powerful stories on the impact of family presence, tips on how to have important conversations with families and patients, and more. Tune in now!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Benefits of family presence for nurses, patients, and families
• Misconceptions of family presence during resuscitation
• The role of a family presence facilitator
• Best practices and avoiding common mistakes as a FPF
• Advocating for family presence in your hospital
• Stories that demonstrate the impact of family presence
• How to overcome resistance to family presence

Read more in the AACN Practice Alert, Facilitating Family Presence During Resuscitation and Invasive Procedures Throughout the Lifespan:

https://aacnjournals.org/ccnonline/article/44/2/e1/32253/Facilitating-Family-Presence-During-Resuscitation

Learn more about Margo and Jessica’s session at the 2024 NTI Conference:

https://www.aacn.org/conferences-and-events/events-calendar/national-events/event-sessions/national-teaching-institute---2024/c60m296/family-presence-during-resuscitation-and-invasive-procedures-updates-to-the-aacn-pract

Contact Margo Halm at [email protected]!

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