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What is the Balm of Gilead. The Balm of Gilead is a comprehensive program for end-of-life care based at Cooper Green Mercy Hospital. The primary goal of the Balm of Gilead program is to improve the overall quality of patient and family care, including recognizing and faithfully striving to relieve
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1. The Balm of Gilead Center A Community of Caring at the End-of-Life
2. What is the Balm of Gilead The Balm of Gilead is a comprehensive program for end-of-life care based at Cooper Green Mercy Hospital. The primary goal of the Balm of Gilead program is to improve the overall quality of patient and family care, including recognizing and faithfully striving to relieve all forms of suffering whether physical, emotional, social, or spiritual.
3. There is a Balm in Gilead There is a verse that was made a song: There is a Balm in Gilead. Maybe you sang it as a child, maybe you sang it last week. To make the wounded whole. It was written long ago by someone who knew something about pain and even more about healing. There is a balm in Gilead to heal the weary soul. That song has become the inspiration for a program that bears its name – where the words of There Is a Balm in Gilead are lifted from the page and written on the hearts of men and women from all professions and walks of life. In turn, the words become the actions of physicians, nurses, technicians, social workers, therapists, clergy, and volunteers from the community. Actions that are intended to make life’s passing a time of healing and peace for those who need it most – those who are frightened, alone, and dying.
4. There is a Balm in Gilead When Someone Needs a Place
A RWJF National Center of Excellence
Only one of its type in Alabama
A 10 bed Palliative Care Unit on 4 East
Provides Inpatient Palliative and Respite Care
Diversity of Backgrounds
Support by more than 16 hospices
5. There is a Balm in Gilead When Someone Needs a Place
Designed to meet the needs of the terminally ill
Home like environment
Specially trained physician
Hospice nurse practitioner
Dedicated staff with palliative care expertise
Pain Management, Symptom Control, Counseling, Family Support, Grieving Support
Visitation 24/7
6. The Balm of Gilead Center Fact and Figures
Opened in 1998 with RWJF Grant and Sponsors
Admissions Since Inception - 2,265
Better Deaths on Unit – 779
Percent of Hospital Deaths – 48% to 62%
Volunteer Support
Visiting patients
Reading
Spiritual Comfort
Flowers
7. The Balm of Gilead Center Special Activities
Leadership Birmingham - $16,125
CPK Fund Raising - $4,800
Transition at the End of Life Conference - 80
End of Life Nursing Education Certification
ELNEC – 2 Sessions
Partnership with UAB School of Nursing
Volunteer Recruitment - Healing Words
Piano Donated by AED at UAB
8. The Balm of Gilead Center Unit Growth
Increase in referrals from CGMH
Weekly IDT Meetings
Increased Hospice Oversight
Initiated Outpatient Clinic
Greater Involvement of Community Churches
Weekly Lecture for Residents and Students
9. The Balm of Gilead Center Goals for Next Year
Unit expansion to 15 Beds
Greater focus on the Continuum of Care
Development of Philanthropy
Upgrade and Refurbish Rooms
Account for 75% of CGMH Floor Deaths
Increase referrals to Unit
Site Coordinator For UAB CRNP Program