Bereavement Professional

Topic: Caseloads, Frequencies, and "Chaplain Declines": Advocating for Best Practice and Surviving Realities

Description: A tremendous source of distress for spiritual caregivers across the country are the (often unrealistic) expectations to which they are held for caseloads and visit frequencies. We discussed regulatory requirements and best practices, how to advocate for quality spiritual care using existing outcome-based research the indicates it can positively impact the financial bottom line, and how to survive with our sanity intact as we slowly turn the iceberg in a more reasonable direction.