Assignment

· Who or what provides the patient with strength and hope?

· Does the patient use prayer in their life?

· How does the patient express their spirituality?

· How would the patient describe their philosophy of life?

· What type of spiritual/religious support does the patient desire?

· What is the name of the patient's clergy, ministers, chaplains, pastor, rabbi?

· What does suffering mean to the patient?

· What does dying mean to the patient?

· What are the patient's spiritual goals?

· Is there a role of church/synagogue in the patient's life?

· How does your faith help the patient cope with illness?

· How does the patient keep going day after day?

· What helps the patient get through this health care experience?

· How has illness affected the patient and his/her family?

The requirements that address spiritual needs and practices are found in the accreditation manual.  For example:

· PC.02.02.13 addresses providing care, to the extent possible, that accommodates spiritual needs during end-of-life care

· RI.01.01.01 addresses patient's right to access religious and other spiritual services

Your organization's Accreditation Coordinator has access to the manual containing these requirements.