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July 2018  Issue No. 32
Noteworthy
HCCN & SCA Advance Research on the Integration of Spiritual Care Within Health Care with Three Evidence-Based White Papers
 
"Spiritual Care and Social Work: Integration into Practice"
 
"Spiritual Care and Physicians: Understanding Spirituality in Medical Practice"
 
"Spiritual Care and Nursing: A Nurse's Contribution and Practice"
 
 Read the White Papers Here
Palliative Care
 
This Type of Care Can Sharply Reduce Medical Costs, So Why Aren't More Doctors Ordering It?
 
Doctors can improve the quality of life for their seriously ill patients while also reducing the patients' medical expenses if they make use of one particular care model, so why aren't they using it? (The Sacramento Bee)
 
Spirituality

Area's Labyrinths are Spiritual Paths 
 
At St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, the recently completed labyrinth, located near the church's front entry and open to the public, is a conduit to personal reflection and perhaps spiritual insight for anyone who walks the single-path journey to the center and back. (The Toledo Blade)
 
Health Report

The Rise of the Body Neutrality Movement
 
Instead of emphasizing the need to love how you look, concepts such as body neutrality, fat acceptance and body respect are allowing women to make peace with their bodies. (The Guardian)
 
Good Reads

Rabbi Discusses Why Silicon Valley Companies Should Hire Chaplains

Technology companies host gyms, massage therapists, keynote speakers, and meditation spaces to contribute to the well-being of their employees. Why not chaplains too? (Dallas News)
DID YOU KNOW?
Submissions for workshop proposals for HealthCare Chaplaincy Network's 6th Annual Caring for the Human Spirit Conference in Myrtle Beach, May 20-22, 2019 are open. We invite researchers, chaplains, nurses, social workers, physicians, patient experience officers, and others to apply and present on best practices, latest research, or other topics to a diverse audience of healthcare professionals. Proposals related to community palliative care or pediatric palliative care will be especially welcome. More information about the conference can be found online.
 
Important dates to remember:
August 17, 2018- Deadline for workshop proposals 
Week of August 27, 2018 - Notification of workshop acceptance 
 
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June 2018  Issue No. 31
Noteworthy
HCCN & SCA Release Evidence-Based White Paper for Collaboration Between Social Workers and Chaplains
 
HealthCare Chaplaincy Network (HCCN) and its affiliate, the Spiritual Care Association (SCA) have released their newest white paper on the integration of spiritual care for the role of a social worker in the medical field entitled "Spiritual Care and Social Work:  Integration into Practice."
 
Read the White Paper
Palliative Care
 
Providence St. Joseph Rolls Out New End-of-Life Initiatives
 
The Renton, Wash.-based health system is offering a new advanced directive online toolkit-available in multiple languages and tailored for each of the seven states where the health system operates-that helps patients choose what type of end-of-life care they want, accessible through Providence St. Joseph's electronic health record. (Modern Healthcare)
 
Spirituality

Younger Adults Are Less Religious, and Not Only in the US 
 
A new study by the Pew Research Center looks at religious feelings among older and younger adults. (Religion News Service)
 
Health Report

Exercise vs. Standing? You Probably Need to Do Both
 
Moderate exercise does different things to the body than incidental activities like standing up. (The New York Times)
 
Good Reads

One Thing You'll Find in the Obits of Many Long-Living People

A new report finds that people with a religious affiliation live up to 4 years longer than those with no ties to religion. (Science Daily)


School Chaplains Legal Challenge Argues Program is Discriminatory

Tribunal asked to rule that applicants for chaplain positions not be ruled out based on religion. (The Guardian)
 
DID YOU KNOW?
The Excellence in Spiritual Care Award from HealthCare Chaplaincy Network is a prestigious recognition of excellence in spiritual care in your organization.
Assess - begin with HCCN's self-assessment tool to help determine your organization's strengths and weaknesses 
 
Assist - work with HCCN's experts on strategies for improving the provision of spiritual care 
 
Award - if achieved, increases the visibility of your spiritual care department, celebrates the service of chaplains and signifies that your
organization is committed to addressing your patients' spiritual and religious needs through the best practices in spiritual care 
 
 

~ Assists in more fully integrating chaplaincy services into your overall health care delivery 
 

~ Helps insure your compliance with the Joint Commission's standards as they relate to spiritual care 
 

~ Identifies areas in your spiritual care program in need of improvement 

Provides consultation to achieve goals 
 

~ Increases the visibility of your spiritual care program within your organization and community 
 

~ Validates that your organization is committed to identifying and optimally addressing your patients' spiritual and religious needs by a leader in spiritual care

 
To learn more, contact:
Rev. Brian Hughes
 bhughes@healthcarechaplaincy.org
(212) 644-1111 ext. 261
 
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May 2018  Issue No. 30
Noteworthy
Advanced Practice Board Certified Chaplain (APBCC) Certification Recognizes Additional Knowledge and Skill Chaplains Have Demonstrated
 
HCCN/SCA has announced a new distinction from the Spiritual Care Association: Advanced Practice Board Certified Chaplain (APBCC). These chaplains have been trained and tested in standardized curriculum based on the latest evidence in areas including department management, HIPAA regulations, the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of spiritual distress, cultural competency, advance care directives, patient clinical care, staff support, grief, and bereavement among other essential topics.

Go to the SCA Certification website for more information on credentialing and certification as a chaplain.
 
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Palliative Care
 
Dedicated End-of-Life Education Program Improves Nurses' Care,
Patient and Family Satisfaction
 
A dedicated nurse education program to enhance care of patients with cancer and their families at the end of life can improve nurse confidence in their management of end-of-life care, a presentation at the 2018 Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Annual Congress has shown. (Oncology Nurse Advisor)
 
Spirituality

The 'Gifts' of Pentecost and Shavuot 
 
This weekend marks the observance of Pentecost and Shavuot, holy days to Christians and Jews respectively. And both involve certain "gifts" that don't come with wrapping and bows. (Religion News Service)
 
Health Report

FDA Approves First Drug Designed to Prevent Migraines
 
Many experts believe the new drug will usher in a new era in treatment for people who suffer the most severe form of these headaches. (The New York Times)
 
Good Reads

In Defense of Sympathy, In Consideration of Empathy and In Praise of Compassion: A History of the Present

Are sympathy, empathy and compassion words that everyone uses but no one understands? (Ana Soto-Rubio, MSc and Shane Sinclair, Phd: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, Vol. 55, No. 5, May 2018)


Rev. Patrick Conroy Sworn Back in as House Chaplain

The Rev. Patrick Conroy was sworn back in May 2, 2018, as the chaplain of the House of Representatives, less than a week after he decided to rescind his resignation. (NBC News)
 
DID YOU KNOW?
HealthCare Chaplaincy Network offers a large selection of Professional Continuing Education (PCE) and Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) programming and resources for its chaplain constituency and the broad spectrum of spiritual care and healthcare providers. 
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April 2018  Issue No. 29
Noteworthy
HCCN/SCA Announces New Certification
 
HCCN/SCA has announced a new distinction from the Spiritual Care Association: Advanced Practice Board Certified Chaplain (APBCC). Our certification process and the inclusion of our evidence-based educational training, our patient exam, and knowledge-based test have prepared a mass of chaplains who exhibit significant additional knowledge and skill. This new designation of APBCC now denotes the accomplishment and the distinction these chaplains have demonstrated.
 
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Go to the SCA Certification website for more information on credentialing and certification as a chaplain.
 
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SCA President Promotes Increased Awareness of Importance
of Spiritual Care
 
Spiritual Care Association (SCA) President and CEO Rev. Eric J. Hall visited Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, to advocate increased awareness of the importance of spiritual care and to promote legislative and regulatory initiatives to expand access to quality spiritual care. 
 
Read more
Palliative Care
Global Advocacy White Paper Emerges from Vatican Conference

The Academia Pro Vita (APV, trans. Academy for Life) at the Vatican held a conference in Rome at the end of February to showcase the work of the PAL-LIFE Project, comprising a group of global experts convened by the APV to develop palliative care strategies for health systems in countries of all income levels and faiths. The first product of this multi-year effort is a draft 'White Paper for Global Palliative Care Advocacy' addressed to stakeholders from a broad spectrum of global and multilateral institutions and professions. (IAHPC)
 
 
The webcast provides an excellent opportunity to engage your entire staff or multiple members of an organization who might not otherwise be able to attend or conference in-person. Registering for webcast facilitates the sharing and dissemination of knowledge while minimizing cost and travel time.
Spirituality

The Health Benefits of Religion 

A growing body of scientific evidence indicates that faith and spiritually can enhance your health, and perhaps even extend your life. (Daily Herald)
 
Health Report

Getting Up Early May Be Better For Your Health

Morning people may live longer than night owls, a new study suggests. (The New York Times)
 
Good Reads

Offline: "A Sea of Suffering"

Suffering -- including spiritual suffering -- is moving from the fringes of the global health care value equation to the center along with cure of disease. (The Lancet)


Sister Jean Guides Ramblers On and Off the Court

More about the woman who became a media sensation during the NCAA Final Four. (Loyola University Chicago)
 
DID YOU KNOW?
HCCN-TV® The Spiritual Care Network is a series of ten television episodes that provide spiritual care information, inspiration and comfort.
 
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