Family Presence During Challenging Times

[...]many health settings were welcoming families not as 'visitors' but as 'care partners,' recognizing their important role in the quality, safety, and experience of care (Dokken et al., 2020; Dokken, Kaufman et al., 2015; Dokken, Parent et al., 2015). According to New York's governor, Andrew Cuomo, "It is terrible to have someone in the hospital and then that person is isolated, not being able to see their family and friends" (Cuomo, in Passy, 2020). In the upcoming Septe mber/October 2020 issue, a group of family leaders involved with the Vermont Oxford Network will share experiences about restricted family presence and suggest ways to better integrate family 'voices' moving forward. Since March 2020, dramatic events and changes have occurred in our country.