How to call a chaplain at Kaseman
To immediately connect your patient (and/or family) with a chaplain, use Vocera. Otherwise, you may dial 505-841-1191. You are also welcome to arrange a "Chaplaincy Service Consult" on Epic. However, for non-emergency spiritual care needs, feel free to leave a message for Chaplain Donnel at 505-291-2510.
When to call a chaplain
Spirituality can be a great source of comfort for people; however, when person is facing a loss, physical and/or emotional pain, or other challenges, they may experience spiritual distress. Spiritual distress occurs when a person is no longer able to find meaning, peace, comfort, strength or connection to life. Below are a list of what to look for that might be indicators that a person may be experiencing spiritual distress:
Other situations when a chaplain might be helpful
- Sadness, anger, grief, despair, depression, anxiety, guilt, disappointment.
- Questions the meaning of life.
- Questions the meaning of suffering.
- Asks why this is happening, “Why now?”, “Why me?”
- Questions his/her belief system or world view.
- Afraid to fall asleep.
- Feels a sense of emptiness, hopelessness, loss of direction, abandonment.
- Talks about feelings of being left or forgotten by God/Higher Power.
- Seeks spiritual help or guidance.
- Pain and other physical symptoms may be expressions of spiritual distress.
Other situations when a chaplain might be helpful
- Feeling anxious about your health condition.
- Celebration or share a blessing.
- Anticipatory surgery or diagnostic procedure.
- Making difficult healthcare/ethical decisions.
- Facing end-of-life issues.
- Receiving news of a bad prognosis.
- Assistance with Advance Medical Directives.
- When you want someone to offer a prayer for you.
- When you are grieving a loss.
- When you are feeling alone.
- Receive a sacrament or anointing.
- Request for religious literature or items.
- Overwhelmed by life issues in addition to your illness.
