This measure aims to provide significant companionship during a particularly delicate time, recognizing the fundamental role pets play in many people's emotional support systems. The meetings are carefully planned on an individual basis, considering both the patient's health status and the necessary safety conditions for the facility.
Txell Usas, a nurse and head of the Intermediate Care area, emphasizes the importance of this support: "When we talk about companionship, we are also talking about accompanying the person in what is important to them. For many people, their pet is another family member, and being able to see them at this moment can have a very special meaning."
Each visit is prepared in advance with the healthcare team, assessing the patient's condition, the dog's characteristics, and the space's conditions to ensure the well-being and safety of everyone involved: patients, animals, professionals, and other inpatients.
