another spiritual care provider/
chaplain were a member of their
organization's Ethics Committee,
48 percent answered yes; 27
percent no; 14 percent stated this
was not applicable; and 11 percent
said they were not sure.
Their Role and Practice
We were curious how SCCs
introduce themselves to new
patients. Most (73%) said as
"hospice chaplain," while 14
percent said as "spiritual care
provider," and 12 percent said
as "other." Only 1 percent of
respondents said they introduce
themselves as "clergy."
Most SCCs Wear Multiple Hats
In addition to providing spiritual
care to patients and families, SCCs
were asked which of five other
duties they provide.
As shown in Table 1, 72
percent said liaison activities
and relationship building in
the community, followed by
bereavement counseling (67%)
and in-service education for
hospice staff (65%).
73 percent
Approximately 27 percent of
respondents noted responsibility
for "other" duties, which included
everything from spiritual support
of staff to memorial/funeral
services and support groups.
of respondents
introduce
themselves as
'hospice chaplain'
Table 1: What responsibilities do you have and/or services do you perform in addition
to providing spiritual care?
67%
Bereavement counseling
Provision of spiritual care to
palliative care patients
(not enrolled in hospice)
31%
In-service education
for hospice staff
65%
Liaison activities and
relationship building in the
community
72%
Presentations at national,
state or local conferences or
workshops
29%
27%
Other
0%
10%
20%
30%
40% 50%
60%
70%
80%
Respondents may select multiple options
Results represent the percent of respondents selecting that response
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