Ryan M J
SSM Health Care, St. Louis, MO, USA.
Health Prog. 1997 Nov-Dec;78(6):31-4.
Catholic healthcare's mission is keeping people healthy, and providers must listen closely to determine their needs in these fast-paced, stressful times. In a society preoccupied with technology and acute care, which has the least overall impact on people's health, providers must implement more preventive strategies. The shift to promoting community health will require diverse, creative approaches. Catholic facilities must offer holistic healing, becoming community resources for children and the elderly. Religious institutes also must prepare for the laity's increasing role in the ministry. Providers must develop initiatives that define Catholic healthcare, such as the Welfare-to-Work Program in St. Louis, which offers women employment opportunities and benefits as a starting point to gain control of their lives. With increased school collaboration, nurses can help children develop good health habits. The guiding vision must be the health of the whole person and the community. Catholic providers must restore public trust and confidence by emphasizing person-centered healthcare. Only by becoming an integral part of the community can Catholic healthcare make a difference in people's lives.
天主教医疗保健的使命是让人们保持健康，在这个快节奏、压力大的时代，医疗服务提供者必须仔细倾听以确定人们的需求。在一个专注于技术和急性护理的社会中，而这对人们健康的总体影响最小，医疗服务提供者必须实施更多的预防策略。向促进社区健康的转变将需要多样化、创造性的方法。天主教机构必须提供全面的康复服务，成为儿童和老年人的社区资源。宗教机构还必须为信徒在神职工作中日益增加的角色做好准备。医疗服务提供者必须制定界定天主教医疗保健的举措，比如圣路易斯的“从福利到工作”项目，该项目为女性提供就业机会和福利，作为她们掌控自己生活的起点。通过加强与学校的合作，护士可以帮助孩子们养成良好的健康习惯。指导愿景必须是整个人和社区的健康。天主教医疗服务提供者必须通过强调以患者为中心的医疗保健来恢复公众的信任和信心。只有成为社区不可或缺的一部分，天主教医疗保健才能改变人们的生活。
