1.

Download the app Houseparty on an iPhone, iPad, android phone or tablet. If you are downloading on a laptop/computer, you will download via Houseparty website on Chrome. (www.houseparty.com)

2.

Sign up for a Houseparty account. 

3.

Add patient's username (provided by hospital staff) as a friend on Houseparty. 

- Open Houseparty app

- Click the (+) button in the top right of screen

- Click "Add New Friends"

- Click "Add By Name"

- Search for username

- Click add​

4.

Let hospital staff know when all family members have completed these steps. It is important to note that all family members who want to be in contact with patient need to complete these steps.

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Hospital will then accept friend requests and notify you when device is set up & in patient's room.