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The science of caring.

G A Stoddard1, A H Sheffieck, G Leonard

  • 1Mount Carmel Medical Center, Columbus, OH.

Health Progress (Saint Louis, Mo.)
|February 8, 1990
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Mount Carmel Medical Center

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Administration
  • Clinical Pastoral Education
  • Spiritual Care Management

Background:

  • Pastoral Care Department faced a downsizing crisis, necessitating a shift towards accountability.
  • Staff were initially resistant to a clinical approach, preferring intuitive chaplaincy.
  • A two-day retreat was conducted to redesign pastoral care services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To redesign pastoral care services in response to institutional pressures.
  • To implement a new model of "focused care" within the department.
  • To re-evaluate the role and impact of spiritual care in a hospital setting.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a "focused care" model for pastoral services.
  • Shifted focus to assessing spiritual needs, prioritizing high-risk patients.
  • Reassigned eucharistic ministry to volunteers, reducing reliance on chaplains.
  • Modified assumptions regarding chaplain presence at critical events and objective impact measurement.

Main Results:

  • Implemented a new model of pastoral care based on assessed spiritual needs.
  • Prioritized high-risk patient populations for spiritual support.
  • Empowered volunteers for eucharistic ministry.
  • Challenged traditional assumptions about chaplaincy's role and measurability.

Conclusions:

  • The "focused care" model represents a significant departure from traditional chaplaincy.
  • Spiritual care can be strategically redesigned for greater accountability and impact.
  • Assessment of spiritual needs and objective measurement are key components of modern pastoral care.

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