April 2010
11 posts
“When illness strikes, family is whoever shows up – and stays.”
– Bioethics Forum - President Obama’s Groundbreaking Order on Hospital Visitation and Decision-making
The Hastings Center blog addresses the Obama memo re: hospital visitation and considers a few areas I didn’t think of:
Joint Commission Standards - RI.01.01.01, elements Y & Z
HIPAA
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I’ve made it back home from the 2010 HCCA Compliance Institute. My eyes have been opened to the world of health care compliance.
This prayer seems particularly appropriate:
Also, “the grassy knoll” and Dealey Plaza were in view from my hotel window. I got to visit the Sixth Floor Museum - hence the above photo from the JFK Library.
Presidential Memorandum - Hospital Visitation →
President Obama issued this memorandum yesterday to the Secretary of Health and Human Services directing the HHS to ensure that hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid respect the rights of patients to designate visitors.
In my experience of Catholic healthcare, this has not been much of a concern. We call out core values of respect and compassion. Respecting the wishes of our patients...
Catholic journal says Plan B does not cause... →
The NCR follows up on this Health Progress article.
St. Vincent’s Hospital Manhattan to Close -... →
After 160 years of service, the last Catholic hospital in New York City will close.
4/9/10 - Additional analysis from HealthLeaders Media
The Priesthood of the Faithful
This article reminded me of this Church document that has important implications for all those leading a ministry of the Church.
In [the Lord Jesus] all the faithful are made a holy and royal priesthood … Therefore, there is no member who does not have a part in the mission of the whole Body
I need to remember (and share) this whenever I do formation work!
“I am suggesting that we move beyond a narrow self focus in all that we do. We...”
– John Halamka’s quote on his blog today: Life as a Healthcare CIO: The Greatest Good for the Greatest Number
Catholic Social Teaching takes this a step further with the Principle of the Common Good. That is, not just worrying about the greatest number, but worrying about everyone.
This said -...