Healing Hospital Paradigm
Healing Hospital: Daring Paradigm
Grand Canyon University
Spirituality in Health Care HLT 310V
Currently, Western Medicine in the United States is heavily evidenced based. The therapies and surgeries are validated by clinical trials, are proven to be effective in treating a given disease, and have often been successful at eradicating certain illness and diseases. With modern medicine, the common end goal is to cure. The healing hospital paradigm takes a different approach to medicine. It focus is on healing, on the recovery and wellness of the patient. It is a holistic approach to medicine; which encompasses the whole person: mind, body and spirit. There are there major elements of healing hospitals: a healing physical environment, …show more content…
In a study done at Seton Family of Hospital in Austin Texas by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in 2008, the hospital was able to reduce the amount of time the staff spent gathering supplies and equipment and increase the amount of time spent at bedside with patients from 32% to 55% by having equipment and supplies readily available in patient’s rooms. Nurses will be able to maximize their time with the patient and create a deeper bond. Instead of saying “my patient in room 6121 it will be Mr. Hawkins who enjoys having hot tea with the morning paper.” A personalize relationship develops and grows into a trusting dynamic relationship in which a patient will feel safe to not only voice their medical concerns but any spiritual needs that may need addressing. Lastly, “Radical Loving Care” is one of the most important aspect of a healing hospital. The philosophy was by Erie Chapman, who felt a healing hospital is not created by a beautiful building or state of the art technology but by a strong culture of compassionate care dedicated to healing (Eberst, 2008). A large part of Radical Loving Care is building relationships with patients. Purposeful hourly rounding brings a sense of safety and security because patients know someone will be in to check on them. The act of sitting down and talking implies that the nurse has the …show more content…
Mercy Gilbert is a great example of how a vision of healing has allowed many to benefit. Healing hospitals are fairly new concepts, which requires an open mind for acceptance. Change, even if it is for the better is often met with resistance. The proper funds are required to create an ambience of relaxation and healing in a bustling and busy hospital. Education for all the will need to be provided to all the staff. All new employees at Mercy Gilbert go through orientation outlining the philosophy of Radical Loving Care (Eberst, 2008). Although it may be challenging to initially begin to incorporate a healing environment there are many benefits that come with such a support a environment. The staffs are united with a common goal, to support the spiritual healing of the
Grand Canyon University
Spirituality in Health Care HLT 310V
Currently, Western Medicine in the United States is heavily evidenced based. The therapies and surgeries are validated by clinical trials, are proven to be effective in treating a given disease, and have often been successful at eradicating certain illness and diseases. With modern medicine, the common end goal is to cure. The healing hospital paradigm takes a different approach to medicine. It focus is on healing, on the recovery and wellness of the patient. It is a holistic approach to medicine; which encompasses the whole person: mind, body and spirit. There are there major elements of healing hospitals: a healing physical environment, …show more content…
In a study done at Seton Family of Hospital in Austin Texas by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in 2008, the hospital was able to reduce the amount of time the staff spent gathering supplies and equipment and increase the amount of time spent at bedside with patients from 32% to 55% by having equipment and supplies readily available in patient’s rooms. Nurses will be able to maximize their time with the patient and create a deeper bond. Instead of saying “my patient in room 6121 it will be Mr. Hawkins who enjoys having hot tea with the morning paper.” A personalize relationship develops and grows into a trusting dynamic relationship in which a patient will feel safe to not only voice their medical concerns but any spiritual needs that may need addressing. Lastly, “Radical Loving Care” is one of the most important aspect of a healing hospital. The philosophy was by Erie Chapman, who felt a healing hospital is not created by a beautiful building or state of the art technology but by a strong culture of compassionate care dedicated to healing (Eberst, 2008). A large part of Radical Loving Care is building relationships with patients. Purposeful hourly rounding brings a sense of safety and security because patients know someone will be in to check on them. The act of sitting down and talking implies that the nurse has the …show more content…
Mercy Gilbert is a great example of how a vision of healing has allowed many to benefit. Healing hospitals are fairly new concepts, which requires an open mind for acceptance. Change, even if it is for the better is often met with resistance. The proper funds are required to create an ambience of relaxation and healing in a bustling and busy hospital. Education for all the will need to be provided to all the staff. All new employees at Mercy Gilbert go through orientation outlining the philosophy of Radical Loving Care (Eberst, 2008). Although it may be challenging to initially begin to incorporate a healing environment there are many benefits that come with such a support a environment. The staffs are united with a common goal, to support the spiritual healing of the