The budget provides opportunities for the staff's continuing professional education and development. The leaders develop an annual operating budget and long-term capital expenditure plan, including a strategy to monitor the plan's implementation. The budget review process considers the appropriateness of the hospital's plan for providing care to meet patient needs. The hospital encourages and supports self-development and learning for all staff. The Pastoral Services Department has a personnel ratio sufficient the meet and implement the goals and objectives of the Pastoral Services Department.
Directors recommend a sufficient number of qualified and competent persons to provide care.
The hospital provides an adequate number of staff members whose qualifications are consistent with job responsibilities. A formal arrangement is documented when operational needs requires pastoral personnel from outside of the facility. LD.1.3.4.1 Patient care services are provided either directly or through referral, consultation, contractual arrangements, or other agreements. 233 Pastoral Services has support personnel to carry on duties and programs. Directors recommend a sufficient number of qualified and competent persons to provide care.