The director has commitment to and responsibility for the provision of Pastoral Services as delineated by the administration.
Directors coordinate and integrate services within their department and with other departments.
LD.2.11 Departments that are not medical staff services that provide patient care are directed by one or more qualified professionals. Responsibility for administrative direction and clinical direction is defined in writing. The director provides procedures to assure that community clergy adhere to policies regarding patient visitation. Directors develop and implement policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services. All contract, on-call, faith group, student and volunteer pastoral services providers are screened, trained, and follow a clear plan of supervision.