In order to effectively bring about change, leaders must fist examine the inhibiting factors that negatively influence adherence. In the case of this ethical issue, has been noted that healthcare providers’ objections, fears, anxieties, and perceived barriers related to family presence ultimately fuel the existing poor compliance (Davidson, Buenavista, Hobbs, & Kracht, 2011). More explicitly, researchers …show more content…
Following careful examination, leaders’ duties then consist of developing and or strengthening existing policies. Additionally, a recent study found that adherence to family presence policies significantly increased when leaders identified a team member to attend to patients’ family members during resuscitations, as well as when leaders required that all members of the care team completed education concerning evidence that supports family presence and changes in clinical practice (Tudor, Berger, Polivka, Chlebowy & Thomas, 2014). As nurses it is our responsibility to lead the health care team and advocate for our patients and their