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Guidelines for Visiting Guidelines for Children Visiting We understand this can be an overwhelming and stressful time. The following information may help you feel more comfortable while staying with your loved one. • Monitors and equipment in the room may alarm frequently. Your care team is trained to know the difference between reminder and emergency alarms. If you hear an alarm, please do not attempt to reset the equipment; instead, please call for the nurse. • Care providers may need to turn on some lights in the patient’s room during the night. This is for the patient’s ͅ