Spiritual Care – Integral to Holistic Care
Spiritual Care: Essential to Catholic Identity is an E-Learning Module available for those belonging to CHA USA
Core Elements for a Guideline to Developing Standards for Spiritual Care (CHA Pastoral Care Advisory Committee)
Standards of Excellence for Spiritual Care (Providence Health and Services)
Chaplaincy services tied to executive concerns: Elevator speech resources
Sample of system spiritual/pastoral care policy that states requirement for Spiritual Care services and required Spiritual Care facilities/space:
Resource Guidelines for Spiritual Care Departments Within Bon Secours Health System
The Joint Commission 2011 Review Crosswalk for Chaplain Services (DOC) is located on the Association of Professional Chaplains resource page for Administrators
The Joint Commission Monograph, Advancing Effective Communication, Cultural Competence, and Patient- and Family-Centered Care: A Roadmap for Hospitals
HCCN Patients Spiritual and Cultural Values Handbook
The Joint Commission Spiritual Assessment Guidelines
From the Joint Commission FAQ’s: Does the Joint Commission specify what needs to be included in a spiritual assessment?
