Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines. CLOSE ALERT FOR SESSION DURATION Search Physician Referral Menu Home / About / Planetree Philosophy of Care The Planetree Philosophy of Care Stamford Health’s Approach At Stamford Health, our priority is you. While “patient-centered care” is talked about in a variety of ways, the essential theme is this: the importance of delivering care in a way that works best for you. Patient-centered care is the core of a high quality health care system and a necessary foundation for safe, effective, efficient, timely, and equitable care. That’s what makes Stamford Hospital a Planetree designated hospital of Distinction for Leadership and Innovation in Person-Centered Care. What does this mean for you? What do we believe? How do we personalize healthcare? Complementary Therapies We respond to your needs and desires with integrative therapies like Massage, Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, and Pet Therapy. We combine truly the individualized healthcare you deserve with the state-of-the-art medical care you need. The Nurturing Aspects of Food We believe nutrition is integral to healing, not only for good health but also for pleasure, comfort, and familiarity. Our At Your Request room service program allows you to choose meals that best fit your tastes and schedule. Spirituality & Cultural Diversity We recognize the vital role of spirituality in caring for the whole person. Our Spiritual Care Chaplains offer care, comfort, and support for you and your loved ones, 24/7. Arts & Entertainment Music and art can soothe the mind and feed the soul. Our volunteer support programs like the HA HA clowns and the Sunshine Team provide entertainment and diversion to help decrease stress and increase engagement. How do we humanize healthcare? Human Interaction We believe a supportive, caring environment for patients, families, and staff is essential to providing quality care. We are all the caregivers with the ability to positively impact the patient experience. We have volunteers who visit daily and provide comfort and support, or simply a kind word. Healing Touch A soft touch can make a big difference during a hospital stay. Our volunteer Tender Touch staff offers hand and foot massage which helps reduce stress so the mind and body have a chance to heal. Healing Environments We’ve created environments that are warm and welcoming with design focuses on comfort and removing barriers between patient and staff. We offer The Care Channel to help you relax, and as rest is vital, we make every effort to provide a quiet environment 24 hours a day. Family, Friends, and Social Support We recognize the importance of family support during stressful times. To accommodate these needs, we offer Patient Directed Visitation where you can choose your visitors. Our Care Partner Program provides an opportunity for a designated family member to participate in areas of routine care and education to support their loved one in recovery. Support from Volunteers Volunteers play an important part in the daily routine of the hospital by enhancing the services provided by both medical and non-medical departments. Adult and junior volunteers are here to make your stay as pleasant as possible. They can provide friendly visits, deliver your newspapers, mail and flowers, and much more. Some volunteers even speak a second language. The staff of Volunteer Services is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To contact the Volunteer Services Department, call 203.276.7521. How do we demystify healthcare? Information & Education Hospitalization can be a life-changing event. We view it as an opportunity to provide you with the necessary information to participate in your own healing. We make Hourly Rounds and have a Shared Medical Record policy so you can review your chart with your caregiver. We call every one of our patients once they have been discharged. Healthy Communities With our community partners, we’re redefining healthcare to include the health and well-being of our larger community. Our Paint the Town Pink events and Hope in Motion are two examples. We believe “going green” will provide better care for you, our community, and our planet. And we encourage volunteers to join us in this effort. Nominate a Nurse for the DAISY Award! Everyone at Stamford Hospital is grateful for the trust our patients and their families place in us. We thank you for taking the time to recognize one of our outstanding nurses! Each DAISY Award Honoree will be recognized at a public ceremony in her/his unit and will receive: a beautiful certificate, a DAISY Award pin, and a hand-carved stone sculpture entitled A Healer’s Touch. Additionally, everyone in the unit will celebrate with cinnamon rolls — a favorite of Patrick’s during his illness. The Barnes Family asks that whenever and wherever nurses smell that wonderful cinnamon aroma, they stop for a moment and think about how special they are. Nominate a Nurse Recent News Stamford Health Forges New Relationship with Columbia University Irving Medical Center to Expand World-Class Heart Surgery Capa Stamford Health Receives $5 Million Donation from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Stamford Hospital Receives National Recognition from American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Stamford Health is Recognized by U.S. News & World Report in 4 Areas View More Culture Book Our Hospital's values include teamwork, compassion, integrity, respect and accountability, and we live them every day. We make an in-depth exploration of our workplace culture and how it benefits our employees and our patients. 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