C493 Task 1 Identify a problem or issue related to practice C493 Task 1 Identify a proble

C493 Task 1 Identify a problem or issue related to practice  C493 Task 1 Identify a problem or issue related to practice  A.Develop a written proposal by doing the following:  1.Identify a problem or issue related to practice, policy, population, or education that aligns with the organizational priorities you seek to solve.  The problem I hope to solve is limited visiting hours in the Intensive Care Unit.   a.Explain the problem or issue, including why it is applicable to the area of practice you chose and the healthcare environment.  I am an ICU registered nurse at a local hospital in Tucson, AZ. On my unit there is currently a policy of limited visiting hours. This limits the patients familys and other visitors the ability to participate in care. Often in the ICU setting, we are faced with making life prolonging decisions. Too many times ICU staff end up making the patients decision in the lieu of the family. This happens sometimes because we cannot reach designated family members. Medical providers are put in the position to make life prolonging decisions instead of family members can result in patients wishes not being honored.  From my personal experience as an ICU RN family at bedside may reassure patients, provides comfort, reduces anxiety and provides good planning of patient care. When families are not permitted to visit, they feel as though they are not participating in care, or well informed.  At present, visiting is limited to 8-10am/pm, no family members are to stay overnight in the patients room, and visiting is allowed d