Reflection On Integrative Therapy At Sharp Chula Vista

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I greatly appreciate being given the opportunity to participate in a discussion regarding ideas to improve the patient care service in our respective areas of volunteering. I have completed two semesters in integrative therapy at sharp Chula Vista and one aspect that I consider needs improvement is the patients' rooms; especially the areas of east wing 3rd , 4th and 5th floor.
The rooms are extremely too small to accommodate two patients. The space around the bed is occupied by bulky chairs, IV pole, patients’ over bed table, and the nurse's station with the computer and chair against the front wall of the bed, leaving only a few feet, enough to pass to the sides of the bed or for the patient to access the bathroom. In addition, when more

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