Do hospitals need to update their policy? Why are nurses hesitant to support this change? Is it generational? Organizational culture related?

Visitation policies are very debatable in the current healthcare environment. There is a significant amount of evidence that demonstrates positive patient outcomes from the more “open visitation: approach. With that being said use some of the questions below to stimulate your thinking.
Do you agree with open visitation in critical care ?
Do hospitals need to update their policy?
Why are nurses hesitant to support this change? Is it generational? Organizational culture related?
If your hospital implements strict visiting hours are comfort measures provided in the critical care waiting rooms for distraction and easy communication?

4) My facilities visiting hours for the comfort care patients is not strict. The provide a calm atmosphere. Low lighting, soft music, and distraction free environment. A large family room with TV and nourishments. A bereavement room. No computer or charging station is located.