Assignment:
The Healing Hospital
A healing hospital is built on the ancient tradition that love is at the center of healing. Within that framework, the Golden Thread – a symbol of our faith in God – requires that we strike a balance between the latest scientific advancements and the demands of the human spirit. As healthcare providers, we are called upon to tend to our patient’s heart and head. For a hospital to truly be healing, the Golden Thread must be continuous. As both healers and patients, it is the Golden Thread that connects us all.
The Healing Hospital concept embraces three key components:
1. A healing physical environment.
This concept takes into consideration not only how we care for patients, but also how our staff engages with families as caregivers. We have learned that by creating a loving, compassionate, and aesthetically pleasing environment, we are able to help patients and families cope with stress and illness. Mercy Gilbert Medical Center promotes a quiet environment that supports healing for patients, in addition to providing a calmer, more stress free environment for staff and physicians.
2. The integration of work design and technology.
The second component of a healing hospital enables the staff at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center to work more efficiently while providing additional privacy and security for patients. Utilizing the most advanced technology available today also assists in providing a healing environment.
3. A culture of Radical Loving Care.
The third and most critical component of a healing hospital is embracing a culture of Radical Loving Care, a philosophy championed by healthcare industry leader Erie Chapman. By embracing this philosophy, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center has developed a strong culture of compassionate care, taking healthcare workers back to their roots and reminding them why they went into healthcare. It promotes the healing of patients through a holistic approach that meets not only patient’s physical needs, but their emotional and spiritual needs as well.
Write a detailed discussion that addresses the following:
a) Describe the components of a healing hospital and their relationship to spirituality.
b) What are the challenges of creating a healing environment in light of the barriers and complexities of the hospital environment?
c) Include any biblical aspects that you believe support the concept of a healing hospital.
Your answer must be typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format.