Chaplaincy

 

Mission

 

Chaplaincy provides and coordinates quality spiritual care to promote patient care excellence, to foster sensitivity to the diverse needs of GHS customers and to integrate spiritual values and health decisions.

 

 

Values

 

All persons are of ultimate worth.

Being human has many expressions, and each expression deserves attention.

Health changes and choices impact the whole fabric of life.

 

 

About Our Chaplaincy

 

The Gwinnett Hospital System Chaplaincy Department staffs 24/7 with 4 staff chaplains, 4 Clinical Pastoral Education Residents (with a 1 year commitment) and shorter term Clinical Pastoral Education Students.

 

Chaplaincy is well integrated in the life of the hospital serving on a variety of committees and acting as consultant in the development of policies and procedures in many aspects of the care of patients and families.  A large part of the Chaplaincy Department's role is also staff support in the stressful health care environment providing a listening ear, counsel and referral, bereavement support and memorial services for associates and families of associates. 

 

In addition to in-house services, the Chaplaincy Department has also tried to take the organizational value of service to the community to heart.  We often speak at churches and community organizations on grief, end of life issues and crisis management/counseling.  Chaplaincy is also sometimes called on by Gwinnett County Fire and Police to assist in Critical Incident Stress Debriefings.   

 

Meet Our Staff