Exploring Diverse Practices in Caring for Patients, Families and Staff
90-Minute Workshops
Saturday, June 1, 2019
Workshop Level: Beginner
NACC Certification Competencies: PPS2, PPS7, PPS9, OL1, OL2, OL4
PRESENTERS
Kevin S. Cassidy, MAPS, BCC
Chaplain, Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
Robert J. Andorka, MDiv, BCC
Chaplain, Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
Marie E. Coglianese, MDiv, BCC
Regional Director of Spiritual Care and Education
Trinity Illinois, Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
Diana Welsh Durkin, MA, BCC
Chaplain, Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
We will present programs we’ve developed at Loyola University Medical Center. The Comfort Care Project provides handmade fleece blankets to patients and families. Memorial Services for deceased members of the Loyola community empower co-workers to prepare a service that reflects the personality of their colleague. The Chaplain Mentor program introduces first year medical students to spirituality at the bedside. Monthly conferences allow the medical team to discuss ethical issues in the ICUs. Also included will be information on staff reflection booklets, support for mothers whose children died from gun violence, and staff defusings.
As a result of this workshop, participants will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of how the Jesuit practice of pause, ponder, plan can help build resiliency.
- Learn an appreciation of meeting the needs beneath the medical needs of patients and families at the bedside and staff in the workplace.
- Create opportunities for improving community building through prayer, projects and outreach.
Educational Materials (recommended books, articles, or websites for participants to review prior to the workshop)
– None recommended by the workshop presenter(s)
Presentation Materials (items to be brought to the workshop and/or presentation materials)
– None provided by the workshop presenter(s)
The NACC categorizes workshops on three levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. The definitions of each level are provided below.
Beginner: Basic information on the topic for those with little background in the area.
Intermediate: Basic plus additional information on the topic for those with some background in the area.
Advanced: Specialized information on the topic for those with extensive experience and/or knowledge in the area.
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