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The HealthCare Chaplaincy, Inc., New York, New York
G F Handzo1, W J Smith, J Twiname
1Pastoral Care & Education, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA.
Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy
|September 8, 2000
Summary
The HealthCare Chaplaincy offers multifaith pastoral care and clinical education through a partnership model. This not-for-profit center has expanded its services and educational programs, demonstrating significant growth.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Chaplaincy
- Pastoral Care
- Clinical Education
Background:
- The HealthCare Chaplaincy is a not-for-profit organization.
- It provides health-related pastoral care, clinical education, and research.
- It operates a multifaith, multi-institutional "Partnership Model".
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the services and growth of The HealthCare Chaplaincy.
- To highlight its role in pastoral care leadership and clinical education.
- To showcase its community outreach programs.
Main Methods:
- The "Partnership Model" for multifaith pastoral care leadership.
- Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) for students from diverse faith groups.
- Community outreach initiatives including specialized institutes and support groups.
Main Results:
- The organization has a professional staff of 24 chaplains and 11 CPE Supervisors.
- It serves a growing number of medical and health-related facilities.
- It educates over 250 students annually from diverse denominations.
- Significant budget growth from under $300,000 to over $4 million in 13 years (by 1998).
Conclusions:
- The HealthCare Chaplaincy has demonstrated substantial growth and expansion.
- Its "Partnership Model" effectively provides pastoral care and education.
- Community outreach programs enhance its impact and reach.