Category: Articles
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The Final Prayer: A Chaplain’s reflection on death and dying
Heather Burwell, MDiv The room was filled to capacity with adults in sorrowful tears, some locking arms, some holding hands. This was Elizabeth’s (not her real name) community of family, those who love her most and loved her best. They hated to say good-bye to one who had been such an important and loving part…
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Hospice Waivers Under the COVID-19 Emergency
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an influx of regulatory waivers, flexibilities, and recommendations continue to be put into place. These changes have been established to ensure the necessary care capacity and the safety of all involved. These changes are temporary, to last through the time of this formal public health emergency. As of March 30,…
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Where does your hospice rank?
As part of our commitment to quality Hospice care, Hospice Chaplaincy has looked through the latest database from Medicare.gov to analyze the best hospice care providers in Illinois. These results are from the “Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems.” Hospice Survey asks family caregivers of patients who died while under hospice care about their…
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Hospice Chaplain visits and COVID-19
Saul Ebema, DMin On Friday March 13 2020, president Trump declared COVID-19 a ‘national emergency.’ So what does this mean for hospice chaplains? I think there is no clear-cut answer to this question. The truth is, we are all trying to reduce the risk of spreading this contagion. Many hospice agencies will be limiting hospice…
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Only healing cards please!
Nijole Hunter, RN As soon as I entered her room, I noticed, that she was so upset. She looked withdrawn with a blank stare and emotionally detached from her surrounding. She was motionless and silent. Her eyes were squinted and forehead looked creased. What happened? I begun to wonder. This hospice patient is usually in…
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Stuck in Grief?
By Kenneth J. Doka, M.Div., Ph.D. Sometimes individuals share with me that they or someone they know are “stuck in grief.” Yet, I always wonder what individuals mean when they say “stuck in grief.” Sometimes when I think of someone stuck in grief, I know they are having a more complicated reaction to grief. Here the…
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The need for Balance among Hospice professionals
By Sally Hill Jones, PhD, LCSW.(Continuation of A Delicate Balance: Self-Care For the Hospice Professional)
Hospice Chaplaincy 