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Policy Statement
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Table of Contents
1. Aim ................................................................................... 4
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1. Aim
1.1 Introduction
This document has been developed as the policy for renal services
to use when considering the routine presence of a relative / carer at
a haemodialysis unit.
The purpose of this document is to
Clearly set out the context of routine visitors and implications
regarding visitors
Clarify the national position with regard to the routine access
for relatives / carers to a haemodialysis unit
Provide guidance to renal services on implementing this policy
2. Scope
1. Purpose
3. Key issues
3.1 Background
3.2.1 Space
A number of new and replacement units have been built to
newer Health Building Notes specifications that provide more
space for each dialysis station. This was to ensure appropriate
access to the patient for clinical care and emergencies, and
does not take into account bedside visitors.
There are a smaller number of units where space available is
less than the Health Building Note recommendations, and this
places even greater restriction / limitations.
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4.1 National Policy
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during periods such as connect / disconnect, clinical visits to
adjacent patients and during emergencies.
The patient and the relative should make a formal request to the
Consultant responsible for their care in writing setting out why the
request is being made. This will be considered by the Consultant
and the relevant Dialysis Unit manager and considered against this
policy.
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Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that decisions made
under this policy are robust and appropriate for the patient group, it
is acknowledged that there may be occasions when the patient,
visitor or their representative are not happy with decisions made.
They should be guided by the clinician, or the member of NHS staff
with whom the concern is raised, to the appropriate arrangements
for management of their concern.
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