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Keeping in mind to act in accordance with the characteristics of the NICU and GCU

Since the environment has no partitions, try to block the view of the surroundings

If there are external surface deformities, position the bed where other family members do not pass by frequently.

3

During highly invasive care, pull back the partitions before taking care of the patient because of the surroundings.

1

When flapping around during procedures such as unplanned extubation, sudden changes, hospitalization, etc., be aware to draw the curtains to keep out of sight of the surroundings.

2, 4

Try not to be seen or heard by other family members.

1, 2, 5

As part of the ward’s policy, educate families at orientation not to carelessly look at or peek at other patients.

3

Pay attention to conversations among staff and family members because the distance between beds is close enough to hear surrounding sounds.

I try not to talk with other nurses about things that are not necessary, regardless of whether or not there are other mothers around.

1,3

Because of the close distance between beds, I am conscious of speaking in a voice that reaches only the receiving family members.

1, 4

I try not to talk except to identify myself in a loud voice.

5

Respect privacy by moving important discussions to a private room or talking away from the affected child.

2, 5, 6

If the family structure is complex, be careful about the words you use and the stories you tell.

1, 3

If, in a conversation with the mother, there are words or actions that concern the surroundings, try not to talk about them in depth at that moment, but talk about them at another time.

6

Keep in mind that there are other family members around on one floor, and talk to them without raising your tone of voice.

2

During family visits, be careful to say the name of the affected child as little as possible and to rephrase it with the bed number.

5

Conduct the rounds and conferences in a situation where the family is not visiting, so that the family cannot hear the content of the rounds and conferences.

5, 6