Joint Commission on Accreditation

Joint Commission on Accreditation

4-great post. Working in a hospital setting, I come across many patients with diverse backgrounds. I am not always familiar with the diverse backgrounds my patients have. Therefore, when providing care for my patients, I always try to empathize and understanding what my patient’s going through. I always try to put myself in their place and try to understand them. By providing compassionate care, I think they can see and appreciate the efforts that I make for them.

5-Several prominent organizations have recognized the importance of spiritual care. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations has a policy that states: “For many patients, pastoral care and other spiritual services are an integral part of health care and daily life. The hospital is able to provide for pastoral care and other spiritual services for patients who request them”

Reference:

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals (CAMH): The Official Handbook (update 3) Oakbrook Terrace, Ill: JCAHO; 1999. Patient rights and organization ethics; pp. R1–15