Friday, October 16, 2015: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Mustang 4 (Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center) - Lone Star Tower - Level 3
Primary Presenter:
Carla Cheatham, MA, MDiv, PhD, TRT
,
Buckner Hospice, Austin, TX
Once thought of as only “a pat and a prayer,” spiritual care in hospice is increasingly recognized as a highly skilled clinical profession integral to the function of the interdisciplinary team. From promoting team health, building facility (LTC) and community relationships and serving as one of your best “marketers”, the proper support and utilization of spiritual care counselors is one of the greatest investments an agency can make. This presentation will make the case for a strong spiritual care program and discuss hiring, orienting and integrating into your team the best of the best that spiritual care has to offer.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the benefits of a strong spiritual care program
2. Incorporate exemplary techniques for hiring spiritual care staff
3. Develop techniques for demanding more from employees and teammates in spiritual care
CE/CME: Counselor and Social Worker