Healing hospital provides its patients with a safe environment in terms of healing qualities that are related with interpersonal care and healthy interaction between health care providers and patients. It creates an environment that recognizes, supports and promotes the self healing abilities of the patients. A healing hospital helps the patients to achieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being. In addition to technical competency such a hospital provides its patients with kindness, compassion, spirituality and relationship. (Zarren 1-5)
The increase in technical advancements in the field of health and medicine has enabled the health care providers to understand and treat almost all the diseases but it has been proved by a number of evidences that if the element of kindness, compassion, understanding, care and relationship are not present between the care taker and the one whose being taken care of then an influential element of healing is left behind. If…...
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Healing Hospital:
The development of a new hospital basically incorporates an emphasis on the number of beds, location of each department, number of employees and the total cost of the building project. While these considerations are important, the planning of the development of a healing hospital is focused on ensuring that the facility will be a reflection of a healing environment. The healing hospital not only provides patient with a safe and comfortable environment while reminding the employees that they chose health care as a line of work but it also promotes a healing culture. The focus on creating a healing environment and healing culture is based on the fact that a healing hospital goes beyond the bricks, mortar and glass that were used to build the facility. A healing hospital has three major components which are:
A Healing Physical Environment:
The healing hospital not only takes into consideration how patients will be…...
McCormick. T.R. (2010, October 25). Spirituality and Medicine. Retrieved from Department of Medical History and Ethics -- University of Washington School of Medicine website: http://depts.washington.edu/bioethx/topics/spirit.html
Healing Hospital & Spirituality: A New Philosophy to Caregiving
Traditionally, people have always turned to hospitals and clinics to seek relief from an illness or find a cure to a disease that afflicts the person. In these medical environments, people found solace on the fact that they will be cured or find the remedy for their ailment. However, as humanity progressed and developed, so did the illnesses and diseases that afflicted people through the years. To add to this problem is also the increasing demand for medical and healthcare services, and overworked medical and healthcare practitioners servicing all the people's medical needs. The hospital environment, then, becomes a place to seek treatment, and not healing. Every interaction with a doctor or hospital staff becomes a clinical case or simply, a transaction that must be met because it is the minimum requirement.
This is just one of the reasons why people have increasingly…...
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Puchalski, C. And S. McSkimming. (2006). "Creating healing environments." Health Progress.
Yong, J. And J. Swinton. (2011). "Effects of a spirituality training program on the spiritual and psychosocial well-being of hospital middle manager nurses in Korea." Journal of Continuing Education for Nursing, Vol. 42, No. 6.
Hospital Healing Component
"Description of the Healing Hospitals Components and Relationship to Spirituality"
Components of healing hospitals are the radical loving care, an effective healing physical environment as well as the integration of latest technology. A healing hospital must take these three important factors into consideration to be a successful healing hospital. Essentially, a healing physical environment must be quiet to assist patients to sleep so that their cells can regenerate to accelerate the healing process. A healing hospital must implement a policy to maintain a quiet environment at all time. An example of quiet environment policy implementation is by putting silencer in a cleaning machine.
Flanders, et al., (2009) point out that physical environment contribute immensely in disease healing process. For example, linen change and hand washing reduce the puerperal fever. More importantly, a quiet physical environment creates stress free environment for patients, employees and other healthcare personnel.
A radical loving care is…...
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Puchalski, C.M. (2001). The role of spirituality in health care. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent), 14(4): 352 -- 357.
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Healing Hospital
The author of this report is offering a brief treatise on the subject of spirituality in healthcare and the general concept of what are known as healing hospitals. On that subject, the author of this report will answer three general questions. First, the components of a healing hospital will be described and detailed. Second, the challenges that exist in creating a healing environment in light of the complexities and barriers of the hospital environment will be described. Finally, there will be an inclusion of some biblical aspects and passages that can be attributed to and associated with healing hospitals. While it is important to model an individual patient's care after their personal beliefs and viewpoints, there are a lot of people that support the concept and idea of healing hospitals.
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As described in a journal article on the subject, there are a couple of things that can be attributed and…...
Healing Hospital: A Daring Paradigm
Components of a healing hospital and their relationship to spirituality
This particular paper will attempt to describe the components of a healing hospital and their relationship to spirituality. In addition, the paper will also cover the challenges faced in creating a healing environment concerning the obstacles and intricacies of the hospital setting. Finally, I will take account of biblical aspects that support the conception of a healing hospital. To start with, the components of a healing hospital consist of compassion, respect, safety, support, trust, and creating and generating positive and constructive outcomes in the lives and health of individuals.
Chapman (2003) states that, a healing hospital can be defined as a notion or conception where an endless and unremitting chain of tender loving care is undertaken throughout the organization or entity with compassion, kind-heartedness and skill from each and every caregiver as well as the leaders to each…...
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References
Chapman, E. (2003). Radical Loving Care: Building the Healing Hospital in America. Baptist Healing Hospital Trust: Nashville, Tennessee.
A working definition of a healing hospital is a place or rather a holistic and integrated environment where "Healing will take place more quickly, thoroughly, and meaningfully" with the entire staff ".... charged with the promotion of healing by creating an overall healing environment" ( Jacobs, 2009). In essence therefore the healing hospital differs from the conventional hospital in that it provides for a multitude of levels of advancing the healing process; which includes, the community, the staff and a variety of technical and design aspects for placing healing into an advantageous context.
Therefore, a healing hospital will provide not only for the physical aspects of healing but will also make provision for the psychological, social and spiritual aspects that integrate the various components into a comprehensive and inclusive process. In this sense the healing hospital has been described as an overall…...
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BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVES ON HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE RELATIONSHIPS.
Healing Hospital and the Importance of Spirituality
Chapman (2003) defines a Healing Hospital as being about "loving service to others" (p.4). This paper examines the concept of the Healing Hospital and the role that spiritually plays in that model.
Numerous theorists have argued that advances in technology, pressure on budgets, and drives for efficiency over the last few decades have shifted the focus of attention from general care giving to technological and pharmacological interventions, with the need to extend life and fix broken parts (Puchalski, 2001; Treloar, 2000). However, there has also been increased realisation, back by significant research, that better outcomes are achieved when the patient is treated in a holistic manner (Baboni, Puchalski, & Peteet, 2014; Puchalski & Mcskimming, 2006).
The Healing Hospital is based on the premise of treating the whole person, rather than just the illness (Chapman, 2003). This includes all physical needs, as well as emotional, social,…...
Chapman, E. (2003). Radical Loving Care: Building the Healing Hospital in America. Nashville, TN: Baptist Healing Hospital Trust.
Diaz-Gilbert, M. (2014). Spirituality, Suffering, Meaning, Resiliency, and Healing: Research Findings and a Patient's Story of Overcoming a Medical Challenge. International Journal for Human Caring, 18(4), 45 -- 51.
Johnson, B. H., Abraham, M. R., & Parrish, R. N. (2004). Designing the neonatal intensive care unit for optimal family involvement. Clinics in Perinatology, 31(2), 353 -- 382.
Healing Hospital
Consider how the paradigm of a healing hospital might influence your philosophy of caregiving.
Describe the components of a healing hospital and their relationship to spirituality.
What are the challenges of creating a healing environment in light of the barriers and complexities of the hospital environment?
Include biblical aspects that support the concept of a healing hospital.
According to Eberst (2008), one of the primary components of a healing environment is the environment in which the patient receives care; she states "We have learned that proving a loving and compassionate environment that is aesthetically pleasing promotes healing" (Eberst, 2008). It is not only the aesthetics that are important, rather the environment must be looked at from the patient's perspective to see what types of things may prevent a patient the rest and relaxation that they need during a recovery phase. For example, one of the best examples of such a consideration would…...
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References
Dunn, L. (2010). Creating Healing Environments: A Challenge for Nursing. Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care, 3-4.
Eberst, L. (2008). Arizona Medical Center Shows How to Be a "Healing Hospital." Health Progress, 77-80.
hospital community group with high incidence of diabetes and low literacy presents to the teaching efforts of a hospital nurse.
Description of the selected adult learner, learning topic and related hospital circumstances
I am a registered clinical nurse in St. Vincent's hospital. We are a medium-sized hospital located in a highly diverse part of the town. We have a sizeable domestic and Spanish inpatient population with diabetes, including people with long-standing diabetes related complications and co-morbidities requiring inpatient expertise. Today, that population seems to be increasing. Almost 80% of all our adult patients lack literacy referring to the ability to read and write as well as knowledge about the topic of diabetes literacy. It is not only the printed word that challenges these patients with inadequate literacy; writing, speaking, listening numeracy, and conceptual knowledge is often impaired as well. About 2/3 of these illiterate patients are Latinos and the majority of…...
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References
Davis, E. (2000). A quality improvement project in diabetes patient education during hospitalization. 1-6. Diabetes Spectrum Volume 13 Number 4, 2000,-Page 234.
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1. The Evolution of Hospital Design and Architecture:
This essay will explore how hospital design and architecture have evolved over time to meet the changing needs of patients, medical staff, and technology. It will discuss the shift from institutional designs to patient-centered facilities that promote healing and well-being.
2. The Economics of Hospital Care: Analyzing Cost and Accessibility:
This essay will examine the complex economic dynamics that underpin hospital operations, including how hospitals are funded, the cost of healthcare, and the impact of these factors on patient access to quality medical care.
3. Ethical Dilemmas in Hospital Settings:
This essay will delve into the various ethical dilemmas that arise in hospital settings, such as end-of-life decisions, allocation of scarce resources, and informed consent. It will also discuss the role of ethics committees in resolving these complex issues.
4. The Role of Technology and Innovation in Modern Hospitals:
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). \"National Hospital Care Survey Data Documentation.\" CDC, 2023.American Hospital Association (AHA). \"AHA Hospital Statistics.\" AHA, 2023.World Health Organization (WHO). \"Global Reference List of 100 Core Health Indicators (plus health-related SDGs).\" WHO, 2023.United States Congress. \"Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.\" U.S. Government Printing Office, 2010.
Essay Topic Examples
1. The Evolution of Hospital Design and Architecture: Adapting to Changing Health Care Needs:
Explore the historical development of hospital architecture and how the design of these critical healthcare facilities has evolved to meet the changing needs of patients, medical technologies, and healthcare practices.
2. The Impact of Technological Advancements on Hospital Efficiency and atient Care:
Analyze the influence of modern technology on hospitals, focusing on how innovations like electronic health records, telemedicine, and advanced medical equipment have improved organizational efficiency and patient outcomes.
3. The Role of Hospitals in Addressing ublic Health Crises:
Consider hospitals' response to public health emergencies, such as pandemics or natural disasters, examining how preparedness, resource allocation, and inter-hospital collaboration contribute to the effectiveness of the healthcare system in a crisis.
4. Economic Challenges Facing Hospitals and the Quest for Sustainability:
Discuss the financial obstacles hospitals face, such as rising healthcare costs, insurance complexities, and funding for the uninsured, while…...
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Essay Topic Examples
1. The Evolution of Hospital Design and Architecture:
This essay could explore the changing face of hospital design from historical to modern times, examining how advancements in medical technology, patient care philosophies, and societal needs have shaped the architecture of hospitals. It may look into the influence of evidence-based design on patient outcomes and the increasing importance of creating healing environments.
2. Healthcare Inequality and the Role of Hospitals:
An essay on this topic might delve into the disparities in healthcare access and quality among different socio-economic groups, emphasizing the role hospitals play in either mitigating or exacerbating these inequalities. It could discuss the challenges hospitals face in underserved areas and the strategies they employ to improve healthcare for all.
3. The Impact of Technology on Hospital Efficiency and atient Care:
This topic would analyze the ways in which emerging technologies, such as electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine, and robotic surgery, have transformed…...
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American Hospital Association, AHA Hospital Statistics, 2021 ed. Chicago: Health Forum, 2021.
Florence Nightingale, Notes on Hospitals, 3rd ed. London: Longman, Green, Longman, Roberts, and Green, 1863.Joint Commission. Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals: The Official Handbook. Oak Brook: Joint Commission Resources, 2021.World Health Organization. World Health Statistics 2021: Monitoring Health for the SDGs, Sustainable Development Goals. Geneva: World Health Organization, 2021.U.S. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means. Hospital Care for the Indigent and Ill. 85th Cong., 2d sess., H. Rep. 5. Washington: GPO, 1959.
communication and best practices or standards are very simple yet when not addressed may cause complex problems that require serious modification. Quality improvement within certain aspects of the medical professional landscape may be extremely beneficial to the solving of these problems.
This Quality Improvement Plan is based upon the problems experienced at Samaritan Hospital, located in Watertown, NY. This environment has been targeted because a lack of effective patient transfer from one department to another. The documentation process has been identified as problematic and in order to adjust to this problem a quality improvement effort is applied to this situation.
This plan describes in detail the many facets of this process into a real world situation. The goals and objectives of this plan are to significantly increase patient quality through better communication at the transfer patient level within this hospital. This plan details how the gathering of information and data in…...
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Burns, N., & Grove, S.K. (2011). Understanding nursing research (5th ed). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Saunders
Eichner, J.S., & Das, M. (2010). Challenges and barriers to clinical decision support (CDS)
design and implementation experienced in the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality CDS demonstrations. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Essay Topic Examples
1. The Impact of Hospital Bylaws on atient Care Delivery:
Explore how the structure and enforcement of hospital bylaws influence the quality of patient care. Analyze their role in maintaining standards, ensuring ethical practices, and how they aid in conflict resolution among staff to create a harmonious environment conducive to patient well-being.
2. The Evolution of Hospital Bylaws in the Changing Healthcare Landscape:
Trace the historical development of hospital bylaws in response to advancements in medical technology, changes in healthcare delivery models, and evolving legal and ethical standards. Examine how they adapt to meet the needs of an increasingly complex healthcare system.
3. Hospital Bylaws and Medical Staff Credentials: Balancing Authority with Accountability:
Analyze how hospital bylaws govern the processes of credentialing and privileging of medical staff, including the criteria for evaluating qualifications, ongoing performance assessments, and the safeguarding of patient safety while promoting professional growth among healthcare providers.
4. Legal…...
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Medical Staff Bylaws of General Hospital (General Hospital, City, Year)
General Hospital. Medical Staff Bylaws of General Hospital. City: General Hospital, Year. Print.Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. \"Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals: The Official Handbook.\" (Year)Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals: The Official Handbook. Year. Print.American Medical Association. \"Health Care System Governance: The Active Role of the Medical Staff.\" (Year)American Medical Association. Health Care System Governance: The Active Role of the Medical Staff. Year. Print.State Department of Health. \"Hospital Administrative Regulations.\" (State, Year)
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