Healing Hospital-A Daring Paradigm
Healing Hospital: A Daring Paradigm
Grand Canyon University: HLT - 310V
April 5, 2014
Introduction In today's society, technological advancements in healthcare has changed the way hospitals provide care and support a comforting environment. Technology has taken over our lives, to the point where many have become dependent on the use of these devices; including healthcare environments. With the use of bedside continuous monitoring, computerized charting, robotics in operating rooms, and many more technological aids throughout the hospital, we as heath care providers are guilty of this too. Until recently, a “healing environment” was not on the top of the list when considering the construction of a new hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the concepts of healing in relation to spirituality. The necessary components that surround creating a “healing environment” despite the challenges and barriers we face with the advancements of todays society will be identified, as well as the importance of including this essential image of 'healing' within our healthcare facilities.
Creating a Healing Environment
Hospitals are very large and complex systems requiring a wide range of skill and knowledge; when a new hospital is planned, there are certain phases of construction that must take place. The first priority when building any new structure is cost and location, and a hospital is no exception. For a hospital another very important priority is services; hospitals consist of various specialties, several departments and multiple levels of services. Identifying and deciding on which services is important in the design phase; focusing on how many bed each department will house, where each department will be located, and how many employees will be needed to operate the hospital safely (Eberst, 2008). While all these things are very important, none address the true purpose of a Hospital. A Hospital is a
Grand Canyon University: HLT - 310V
April 5, 2014
Introduction In today's society, technological advancements in healthcare has changed the way hospitals provide care and support a comforting environment. Technology has taken over our lives, to the point where many have become dependent on the use of these devices; including healthcare environments. With the use of bedside continuous monitoring, computerized charting, robotics in operating rooms, and many more technological aids throughout the hospital, we as heath care providers are guilty of this too. Until recently, a “healing environment” was not on the top of the list when considering the construction of a new hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the concepts of healing in relation to spirituality. The necessary components that surround creating a “healing environment” despite the challenges and barriers we face with the advancements of todays society will be identified, as well as the importance of including this essential image of 'healing' within our healthcare facilities.
Creating a Healing Environment
Hospitals are very large and complex systems requiring a wide range of skill and knowledge; when a new hospital is planned, there are certain phases of construction that must take place. The first priority when building any new structure is cost and location, and a hospital is no exception. For a hospital another very important priority is services; hospitals consist of various specialties, several departments and multiple levels of services. Identifying and deciding on which services is important in the design phase; focusing on how many bed each department will house, where each department will be located, and how many employees will be needed to operate the hospital safely (Eberst, 2008). While all these things are very important, none address the true purpose of a Hospital. A Hospital is a