Caring for the Spirit in Hospital Preceptorship –Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy Caring for the Spirit in Hospital Tim Blake – Lead Chaplain

What the %**^$! is Spiritual Care ? Preceptorship –Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy Chaplains ? What the %**^$! is Spiritual Care ? Making a spiritual needs assessment End of Life care Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy xtn 5244

What is a Chaplain? Preceptorship –Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy Trust Chaplains Employed by NHS From variety of faith & belief groups To provide spiritual, pastoral & religious support to patients, relatives and staff. The care is provided to those of all faiths and beliefs Our Trust Chaplains Tim Blake Lead Chaplain (F/C) Sister Jean Searson Trust Chaplain (RC) Rev. Meymans Sala Trust Chaplain (C of E) Rev. Sue Malam Trust Chaplain (C of E) Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy xtn 5244

Preceptorship –Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy Ward Chaplains Volunteers from the Community Can be from variety of faith & belief groups To provide spiritual & pastoral support to patients, relatives and staff. They work on a designated ward to build relationship. To refer patients, relatives & staff to Trust Chaplains for further follow up The care is provided to those of all faiths and beliefs Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy xtn 5244

What the %**^$! Is Spiritual Care ? Preceptorship –Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy What the %**^$! Is Spiritual Care ? Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy xtn 5244

What/who are You connected to ? Preceptorship –Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy Belief and faith in self, others and for some in a deity or higher power Hope Values and morality Creativity and self expression Meaning and purpose Love and relationships What/who are You connected to ? Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy xtn 5244

So What is Spiritual Care? Preceptorship –Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy So What is Spiritual Care? Meeting people at the point of deepest need Being with… not doing to… Treating spiritual needs with as much attention and respect as physical needs Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy xtn 5244

Preceptorship –Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy Spiritual Care Is… “The care which recognises and responds to the needs of the human spirit when faced with trauma, ill health or sadness…….Spiritual care begins with encouraging human contact in compassionate relationship and moves in whatever direction need requires” NHS Education for Scotland (2009)Spiritual care matters: an introductory resource for all NHS Scotland staff Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy xtn 5244

What is the role of the healthcare professional? Preceptorship –Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy What is the role of the healthcare professional? “In partnership with the person, their carers and their families, makes a holistic, person-centred and systematic assessment of physical, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs, including risk, and together develops a comprehensive personalised plan of nursing care” Nursing & Midwifery Council 2010 Standards for Pre-registration Education Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy xtn 5244

Making a simple assessment. Preceptorship –Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy Making a simple assessment. Do you have any worries about being in hospital? Will you have enough support while you are here? Do you like to practice a particular faith or religion? Would you like support from our Chaplaincy team?

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Preceptorship –Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy Three priorities might be said to have a ‘spiritual or religious element‘ ‘To feel my life is complete’ ‘To be at peace with my God’ ‘To have sorted out my funeral’ Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy xtn 5244

Individual Plan of Care in the Last days of Life Preceptorship –Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy Individual Plan of Care in the Last days of Life Spiritual needs are part of the Care Plan For family as much as for the patient Enable important & difficult conversations Need to explore faith and belief Spiritual distress – anxiety or fear Arrange faith practices/visits Arrange ‘last rites’ Page 7 Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy xtn 5244

Spiritual Care Possible Trigger Questions Preceptorship –Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy Spiritual Care Possible Trigger Questions Are there people that you would particularly like to see? People that are special just to be with you? Someone you have not seen for a while? Are there things that might support you at this time? Music, someone to read a favourite book, poems, Do the crossword? Are you someone who prays? Would you like a prayer book or maybe some support in your praying? Have you a particular Faith community you are part of or were in the past? Would you like to have a visit from the chaplain or your faith community leader? Are there conversations you need to have about dying? Things that are particularly on your mind? Arrangements you would like to make or questions you have? Are there particular people you need to see about that? Note and facilitate. Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy xtn 5244

Preceptorship –Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy Spiritual, Religious and Cultural Needs: Ensure spiritual needs are assessed and addressed with the dying person and family including external pastoral support, hospital chaplaincy input, needs at and after death, explore what is important to the patient. Assessment and plan: Discussion with the patient and those important to them Ensure spiritual needs are assessed and addressed with the dying person and family including external pastoral support, hospital chaplaincy input, needs at and after death, explore what is important to the patient. Spiritual, Religious and Cultural Needs: Assessment and plan: Not Religious Discussion with the patient and those important to them Ensure spiritual needs are assessed and addressed with the dying person and family including external pastoral support, hospital chaplaincy input, needs at and after death, explore what is important to the patient. Spiritual, Religious and Cultural Needs: Mrs Evan’s family could not face talking about this, so we will discuss again when possible. Assessment and plan: Discussion with the patient and those important to them Spiritual, Religious and Cultural Needs: Ensure spiritual needs are assessed and addressed with the dying person and family including external pastoral support, hospital chaplaincy input, needs at and after death, explore what is important to the patient. Assessment and plan: Mr Peter’s family say that he is a very committed Catholic and would like the Priest to visit as soon as possible. Discussion with the patient and those important to them Spiritual, Religious and Cultural Needs: Ensure spiritual needs are assessed and addressed with the dying person and family including external pastoral support, hospital chaplaincy input, needs at and after death, explore what is important to the patient. Assessment and plan: Mrs Agnew loves classical music and particularly ballet as she was a dancer, would enjoy hearing this but not all night and day! Discussion with the patient and those important to them

? FAQ’s Are there chaplains for other religions? What do we do about patients dying at the weekend? Can we call you for any distressed patient? Other

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