Healing Hospitals

Question: Describe the components of a healing hospital and their relationship to spirituality. What are the challenges of creating a healing environment in light of the barriers and complexities of the hospital environment? Answer: Healing Hospitals: Healing hospitals are based on the principle of healing mind, body and spirit of the patients. Thehealing hospitals are based on the ancient tradition where love is centre of healing. These hospitals are based on the concept of caring and focuses on removing the stress of various health risks from both the patients and visitors. The pupose of the healing hospitals is not to just cure the disease of the patient but also proper care should be given without compromising the dignity and privacy of the patients.by taking care of the spiritual and emotional concerns of the patients (Belkin, 1989). Hence it can be said that healing hospitals helps in the entire well being of the patients and its family. Components of Healing Hospitals Healing hospitals are not like traditional hospitals, beyond mortar, windows and walls; these are based on a strong culture of love and care. As per Eberst (2008), healing hospitals are based on three components: Healing physical environment: Healing hospitals are based on some principles with improved performance. These hospitals don't only care for the patients but also manages how to engage with the patients' families. Such an environment is created, which gives the strength to the patients and families to fight with the illness. Integration of work design and technology: Hospitals are such designed which makes the staff to work more efficiently and provide additional privacy and security to the patients. Moreover, use of such technology enhances the healing environment. Third one is the culture of radical loving care: This is the most critical component and is based on the philosophy of love and care. It is believed that without any compassionate care, there can be no healing hospitals. Healing hospitals just not only hire the staff, but also train them to deal with extra love and care to the patients and their families. In healing patients, holistic approach is promoted, which not only meets the physical needs, but also deals with spiritual and emotional needs. The compassion and commitment to service makes the most stressful time of the patients into positive one (Curtin, 1987). Challenges and Barriers to Healing Hospitals The healing hospital paradigm is a very noble concept. Many challenges are faced in implementing the concept of traditional hospital environment. One of the challenges in setting the hospital is the finances. A large investment is required for the setup of the healing hospitals, as for the training, recruitment and facilities, technology investment is required. Many Legal challenges such as higher rates of litigation and escalating cost of insurance premium also act as barrier in Healing Hospitals (Norstad, 1968). Biblical Aspects of a Healing Hospital Healing hospitals are based on the concept of ancient tradition where love is the centre of care. This is based on the framework, the Golden Thread, which symbolizes as the faith in God. This maintains a balance in the scientific advancement and demand of human spirit. As health care providers they are tend to call upon patient heart and head. Golden Thread is must for running a healing hospital and should be continuous. It is the Golden Thread, which connects both healers and patients (Kindersley, 1960). Conclusion Thus, it can be concluded from above that in spite of curing or eliminating the disease, the entire well being of the patient with spiritual love and care is the focus of Healing hospitals. This concept is based on three components, a healing physical environment, culture of love and care an integrated work design and technology. In spite of all this many challenges are also faced in implementing the healing concept. References Belkin, N. (1989). Hospital Creates Haven for Healing.AORN Journal,50 (1), 92-96. Curtin, L. (1987). Healing the Hospital.Nursing Management (Springhouse),18 (12), 9 11 Kindersley, C. (1960). Spiritual Healing in Hospitals.BMJ,2(5193), 235-235. Norstad, F. (1968). The Hospital As A Healing Community.International Review Of Mission,57(226), 201-212.