Safety is extremely important and hospitals do their best to achieve this. Hospital windows must be tightly closed to reduce the number of deaths from suicide, falls in general, but particularly among children aged 18 and under, and for fire safety reasons. Opening a window may seem innocent, but sometimes letting that gentle breeze in isn't worth it. This is why there are alternative roots such as fans and air conditioning that need to be given more emphasis. Unfortunately, sometimes there are not enough companions in the hospital to monitor patients who may need them and keep them safe. So the next time you open a window, think about the consequences that could result when you