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 for patients and family
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:
When a hospital staff needs care from a chaplain
Hospital chaplains exist in hospitals not only to provide emotional and spiritual care for patients and families, but also for staff. Remember, you do not have to be religious to receive emotional-spiritual support from a chaplain. Chaplains provide care to everyone.
Below are possible situations when a chaplain might be helpful to staff:
Hospital chaplains exist in hospitals not only to provide emotional and spiritual care for patients and families, but also for staff. Remember, you do not have to be religious to receive emotional-spiritual support from a chaplain. Chaplains provide care to everyone.
Below are possible situations when a chaplain might be helpful to staff:
- You've had an intensely emotional interaction with a patient (or family), or a colleague, and you need a neutral (non-judgmental) listening ear to vent, process or debrief your experience to gain some perspective.
- You suspect that you may have compassion fatigue, depression, or burn-out, and need a listening ear to help you discern what the next best action might be to take care of yourself.
- You are experiencing a loss of meaning in your work.
- You have questions about the meaning of life, or the meaning of pain or suffering.
- You are questioning your belief system or world view.
- You are grieving a loss.
- You feel isolated and alone.
- You are at life's cross roads and need support in your discernment.
- You need a listening ear to help discern your vocational path or calling (What is my purpose or calling in life? What is my sacred vocation?).
- You feel overwhelmed by the demands of your work in the hospital and at home and can't seem to find a balance.
- You suspect that some sort of blessing, prayer, or ritual might be helpful to you in moving through a challenging time or marking a transition in your work or personal life.
