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- BOOK LAUNCH: Intentionally Interprofessional Palliative Care
- Soul Glow: Equitable Hair Care
- Chaplain Jun Caole: Featured in “Ask the Expert”
- Spiritual Care Research: The Chaplain Family Project
BOOK LAUNCH: Intentionally Interprofessional Palliative Care
Learn More: A book co-authored by our own Palliative Care Chaplain Reb. Naomi Saks, Intentionally Interprofessional Palliative Care, Oxford University Press, was published in April 2024. This is the first volume ever to offer a way to operationalize successful interprofessional collaboration. This book presents the mechanics and anatomy of what promotes successful synergy between the professions for transformative educational programs, patient outcomes, and team flourishing. Intentionally Interprofessional Palliative Care
Soul Glow: Equitable Hair Care
On March 12, 2024, Spiritual Care partnered with the UCSF Division of Palliative Medicine, the UCSF Center for Nursing Excellence & Innovation, the UCSF Nursing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council and others to offer an inclusive educational experience centering African American Stories of Identity, Beauty and Humanity with live demonstrations.
This kick-off event is part of a long-term effort to raise awareness of the need for equitable hair care and to increase the confidence of UCSF Nursing Professionals in caring for people with Kinky/Curly Textured Hair.
Date
Tuesday, March 12 ~ 12pm
Chaplain Jun Caole: Featured in “Ask the Expert”
UCSF Magazine’s Winter 2024 issue features Mission Bay Staff Chaplain and grief facilitator Jun Caole, DMin, in sharing his wisdom about grief, and the many ways he supports patients, families, and community members in the most painful times:
“I consider my work holistic, addressing how people’s existential needs affect their physical, emotional, mental, relational, and spiritual well-being.” - Jun Caole, DMin, Staff Chaplain
How to Grieve – and How to Help Others Through Times of Loss | UCSF Magazine
Spiritual Care Research: The Chaplain Family Project
UCSF Spiritual Care is collaborating with Indiana University and other medical centers around the country to submit a proposal to the National Institutes of Health, investigating the impact of spiritual care on the well-being of family members caring for their loved ones in Intensive Care Units.
If funded, this will be an unparalleled opportunity to better understand how emotional and spiritual support of caregivers of critically ill patients can reduce the traumatic impact of hospitalization. It will also provide insight into evidence-based best practices in spiritual care.