Continuing care nurses, nurse managers, physicians, etc., can make referrals to chaplains. The Chapel is always open to patients, visitors and staff for prayer and meditation. When requested, the chaplains can conduct workshops for other departments in the hospital on death and dying, the spiritual dimension of patient care and other topics as requested. The department coordinates visitation policies regarding visiting clergy in the hospital. Ministers presenting proper identification may visit their parishioners at any time on all areas unless the patient requests privacy.
Patient wants pastor, priest or rabbi notified of hospitalization.
Patient requests prayer, communion, baptism or other religious rituals. Patient is facing surgery involving disfigurement or loss of function. Family member, friend or significant other grieving the death of a patient. To interpret and explore the relationship between a person's illness, culture and the expression of spirituality. Staff needs pastoral support when sharing bad news with patients and families.