Chaplaincy Research Summer Institute Recap: July 14-18, Chicago, Rush University Congratulations to all the participants who successfully completed the Chaplaincy Research Summer Institute (CRSI)! This intensive program, offered by Transforming Chaplaincy, empowers chaplains to develop crucial research literacy skills. Over that week, your participation has been energizing as you delved into the research process, explored various methods relevant to chaplaincy research, and learned how to...
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Spiritual Care Management and Leadership Certificate September 2025 - May 2026 New application deadline, September 8, with limited remaining capacity. (2025 SCML Cohort) Spiritual Care Management and Leadership Certificate (SCML) The Transforming Chaplaincy SCML Certificate Program, a distinctive educational offering at Rush University College of Health Sciences, is an exceptional resource for those aspiring to lead spiritual care programs in healthcare. Led by seasoned experts, this program...
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Spiritual Care Management and Leadership Certificate September 2025 - May 2026 (2025 SCML Cohort) Spiritual Care Management and Leadership Certificate (SCML) The Transforming Chaplaincy SCML Certificate Program, a distinctive educational offering at Rush University College of Health Sciences, is an exceptional resource for those aspiring to lead spiritual care programs in healthcare. Led by seasoned experts, this program combines classroom learning, real-world case studies, and experiential...
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The Impact of Chaplaincy Departments on Hospital Patient Experience Scores (L-R: Kelsey White and Ildemaro Gonzalez) Tuesday, July 29, 12-1 PM (CDT) Chaplaincy departments may help improve patient experience and support staff well-being in hospitals. However, there is limited empirical research confirming their organizational impact for acute care settings. This webinar will discuss the findings of a recent open access article, The Impact of Chaplaincy Departments on Hospital Patient...
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Spiritual Care Management and Leadership Certificate September 2025 - May 2026 (2024 SCML Cohort) The Transforming Chaplaincy Certificate Program in Spiritual Care Management and Leadership (SCML), a distinctive educational offering at Rush University College of Health Sciences, is an exceptional resource for those aspiring to lead spiritual care programs in healthcare. Led by experts, it integrates classroom learning, real-world case studies, and experiential activities to equip participants...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
The Impact of Chaplaincy Departments on Hospital Patient Experience Scores Tuesday, July 29, 12-1 PM (CDT) Chaplaincy departments may help improve patient experience and support staff well-being in hospitals. However, there is limited empirical research confirming their organizational impact for acute care settings. This webinar will discuss the findings of a recent open access article, The Impact of Chaplaincy Departments on Hospital Patient Experience Scores. The research was based on...
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Spiritual Care Management and Leadership Certificate September 2025 - May 2026 (2024 SCML Cohort) Spiritual Care Management and Leadership Certificate (SCML) The Transforming Chaplaincy SCML Certificate Program, a distinctive educational offering at Rush University College of Health Sciences, is an exceptional resource for those aspiring to lead spiritual care programs in healthcare. Led by seasoned experts, this program combines classroom learning, real-world case studies, and experiential...
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Chaplaincy Research Summer Institute July 14-18 - Rush University, Chicago, IL Only a few spots left - register now! (2024 Chaplaincy Research Summer Institute) Chaplains are invited to apply for the Chaplaincy Research Summer Institute (CRSI). First offered in 2017, the CRSI helps chaplains develop research literacy to understand and apply research critically and introduces them to skills to engage in research and quality improvement projects. The CRSI follows an intensive and interactive...
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The Inaugural Healthcare Chaplaincy - State of the Science June 12, 2025 - Bloomington, Minnesota (Podium and Panelist Presenters; cassieregerphotography.com) Transforming Chaplaincy (TC) hosted the inaugural Healthcare Chaplaincy - State of the Science (SOTS) on Thursday, June 12 in conjunction with the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) annual conference hosted in Bloomington, MN. (Top, L-R: TC Staff - Cate Beaulieu-Desjardins, Paul Galchutt, George Fitchett, Csaba Szilagyi &...
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