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Caritas Consortium 2013

Caritas #1: Embracing and Extending Inner Peace

Intent to Contribute Statement:

Here at Kaiser San Rafael we strive for equanimity both in our relationship to ourselves,

patients, co-workers, and visitors. We have established huddles before every shift to establish

communication teamwork, and goodwill. Caring requires each of us to renew our energy. One

of the ways we do this is by establishing a "quiet place" on each unit where we can reflect on

what we need at that moment, whether it is nourishment for the body or food for the soul.

Other times it is to seek inner peace amidst the stress on the unit. Many moments are spent

in self reflection. This is done by looking at "The Man In The Mirror" perhaps having those

moments that you are looking at yourself, you are able to say the right thing at the right time

and make a life changing event a smooth transition.

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Caritas #1 Embracing and Extending Inner Peace

Keyword TAGs: Identifier

Consortium2013-July, Marin Sonoma, San Rafael, Poster, Patient Care Services

Healing Environments, Self

Descriptor Healing Lounge, Caritas

Consciousness

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1 Names as listed in Lotus Notes, otherwise personal e-mails indicated

Inspired Contributor(s) 1 : Adraine Ross

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Service Area: Marin/ Sonoma

Medical Center: SRF

Affiliation: PCS

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Year Shared: 2013

Venue: Caritas Consortium

Format: Poster

ID #: H04

Caritas #1 Embracing and Extending Inner Peace

Caritas #1 Embracing and Extending Inner Peace

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