Current health care structure is in crisis. Due to accumulating insurance restrictions regarding compensation and rising mismanagement expenses, doctors are forced to visit numerous patients daily in a short period of time (Puchalski & McSkimming, 2006). Additionally, some hospitals try to control overheads by reducing the number of nurses assigned to patients. Physicians face the startling reality that the exceptional care they wish to provide requires more time than they have been allotted. In light of these setbacks, examining the components of a healing hospital, their relationship to spirituality, the prevailing challenges, and biblical aspects will provide a deeper understanding of meaningful patient care.
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In the 19th century, Florence Nightingale discussed the significance of natural lighting, fresh air, human interaction, nutrients, noise containment, and spirituality for healing. Florence also recognized the importance of the internal environment, recognizing that one must be sound in body, mind, and spirit to heal (Shelly & Miller, 2006, p. 134). Creating a reduced stress healing environment also moderates medical mistakes and nosocomial infections, while cultivating staff optimism and productivity.
Challenges of creating a Healing Hospital Environment
As a whole, hospital settings themselves may be contributing to the main challenges for constructing a healing ethos. For most patients, time spent in the hospital is not an enjoyable experience, with the exception of those there for the birth of a child. In fact, many people consider their hospital stay to be one of the most unenjoyable experiences of their lives. Patients often experience life altering events, spending long periods of time in recovery. More explicitly, some of the challenges which must be faced in established philosophies are also some of the most problematic matters for healthcare organizations. These comprise end of life care, integrative treatment, pastoral care, communal health, and providing an unchanging patient practice (Neigher, & Hakim, 2012, p.7). Ultimately, preparing patients for the trials of recovery is a key challenge …show more content…
In Ephesians, we are informed that: “God placed all things under His feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills everything in every way." (Ephesians 1:22,23 New International Version). Since Jesus is the Lord over all creation, He is in charge of individuals, cities and nations, and every aspect of society. Assuredly, health care is included.
Biblical acknowledgements of health care understand that God is a healer. In Psalms we are assured that he “forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases" (Ps 103:1-3). Though health care providers assist with healing in many ways, He is the ultimate healer. All life flows from God, who is the creator of all things. We must trust Him to bring about healing and wholeness in us and those whom we serve through the health professions. When we choose to walk with Him as we work, we allow the Holy Spirit to work in and through us every
Components of a Healing Hospital …show more content…
In the 19th century, Florence Nightingale discussed the significance of natural lighting, fresh air, human interaction, nutrients, noise containment, and spirituality for healing. Florence also recognized the importance of the internal environment, recognizing that one must be sound in body, mind, and spirit to heal (Shelly & Miller, 2006, p. 134). Creating a reduced stress healing environment also moderates medical mistakes and nosocomial infections, while cultivating staff optimism and productivity.
Challenges of creating a Healing Hospital Environment
As a whole, hospital settings themselves may be contributing to the main challenges for constructing a healing ethos. For most patients, time spent in the hospital is not an enjoyable experience, with the exception of those there for the birth of a child. In fact, many people consider their hospital stay to be one of the most unenjoyable experiences of their lives. Patients often experience life altering events, spending long periods of time in recovery. More explicitly, some of the challenges which must be faced in established philosophies are also some of the most problematic matters for healthcare organizations. These comprise end of life care, integrative treatment, pastoral care, communal health, and providing an unchanging patient practice (Neigher, & Hakim, 2012, p.7). Ultimately, preparing patients for the trials of recovery is a key challenge …show more content…
In Ephesians, we are informed that: “God placed all things under His feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills everything in every way." (Ephesians 1:22,23 New International Version). Since Jesus is the Lord over all creation, He is in charge of individuals, cities and nations, and every aspect of society. Assuredly, health care is included.
Biblical acknowledgements of health care understand that God is a healer. In Psalms we are assured that he “forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases" (Ps 103:1-3). Though health care providers assist with healing in many ways, He is the ultimate healer. All life flows from God, who is the creator of all things. We must trust Him to bring about healing and wholeness in us and those whom we serve through the health professions. When we choose to walk with Him as we work, we allow the Holy Spirit to work in and through us every