TR EN

Companion Policy

Companion Policy

  • The need for a companion is assessed by the dentist and/or healthcare staff according to the patient's medical condition and care needs.
  • Having a companion is not a right but a permission granted on the basis of medical necessity and the institution's facilities.
  • No more than 1 companion may be with the patient at any one time.
  • A change of companion is made with the knowledge of the unit supervisor.
  • The companion must comply with the rules set by the institution.
  • As the institution has no inpatient ward, routine patient visits are not practised.

1.1. Companion Admission Criteria

A companion may be considered appropriate for the following patients:

  • Paediatric patients
  • Elderly patients
  • Patients with disabilities
  • Patients with impaired consciousness
  • Patients with limited mobility
  • Patients in the terminal stage or with special care needs

1.2. Rules for Companions

  • The companion may assist with the patient's care as directed by healthcare staff.
  • They may not interfere with medical procedures.
  • They must comply with infection control rules.
  • They respect the patient's privacy and the rights of other patients.
  • They avoid noise, crowding and behaviour that disrupts order.
  • They must follow the instructions of healthcare staff.

1.3. Companion Restrictions

A companion may be restricted or removed in the following situations:

  • Situations with a risk of infection
  • Patients requiring isolation
  • Extraordinary situations (epidemics, disasters, etc.)
  • Situations that endanger the safety of the patient or other patients

APPROVED BY
CHIEF PHYSICIAN