Healing Hospital: A Daring Paradigm
Read all readings for this module and research other articles or websites associated with the healing hospital paradigm. As you read, consider how this paradigm might influence your philosophy of caregiving. Any hospital with a healing component to its mission can be used as a resource.
Write an essay of 1,000-1,250 words in which you address the following:
1. Describe the components of healing hospitals and their relationship to spirituality.
2. What are the challenges of creating a healing environment in light of the barriers and complexities of the hospital environment?
3. Include at least one biblical passage or parable that you believe supports the concept of a healing hospital and provide rationale for your selection.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
Remember that Wikipedia is not considered a scholarly source.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the
lectronic Resource1. Top Ten Healing Hospitals
Read “Top Ten Healing Hospitals,” located on the Journal of Sacred work website.
http://journalofsacredwork.typepad.com/journal_of_sacred_work/2009/04/days-102103.html
2. The Golden Thread of Compassionate Care Defined
Read “The Golden Thread of Compassionate Care Defined” located on the Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Web site.
e-Library Resource1. Is Spirituality Essential for Recovery?
Read ” Is Spirituality Essential for Recovery?,” by Ashcraft, Anthony and Mancuso from Behavioral Healthcare (2010).
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2. Mendocino Coast District Hospital
Read “Mendocino Coast District Hospital Becomes One of Nation’s First ‘Healing Hospitals,” by Anonymous, from the Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week (2009).
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3. Arizona Medical Center
Read ” Arizona Medical Center Shows How to Be a ‘Healing Hospital’,” by Thorne-Eberst from the Health Progress (2008).
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4. Creating Healing Environments: A Challenge For Nursing
Read “Creating Healing Environments: A Challenge For Nursing” by Dunn, L. (2010) from Online Journal of Rural Nursing & Health Care.
