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Spiritual Services have been a vital part of patient care
at the UI Hospitals and Clinics since 1930. The first
chaplain was assigned to serve both the University and the
Hospital. As responsibilities at the hospital grew, the
hospital became his sole assignment. Currently, the
Department of Spiritual Services is comprised of five
full-time and three part-time chaplains, in addition to four
chaplains in training.
Spiritual Services is fully integrated into the treatment
program of the Hospital:
- chaplains receive referrals from physicians and
nurses as a matter of course
- participate on interdisciplinary care
conferences
- enter their services into the medical records
- available for ministry 24 hours every day.
Clinical
Pastoral Education was introduced to UI Hospitals and
Clinics in 1967 when the UI School of Religion hired Rev.
Dr. David Belgum. The hospital was the clinical site for his
program. The program has grown to become a vital part of the
Department of Spiritual Services, and in 1990, the Department
assumed full administrative responsibility for the
educational program. Four residents are considered members
of the Department and function cooperatively with the
denominational chaplains in ministering spiritual care to UI
Hospitals and Clinics's patients.
Service Areas and Educational Programs
Professional Chaplaincy: Its Role and Importance In Healthcare (White paper on spiritual care)
F. Larry Shostrom, PhD, Coordinator |
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