While the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a tremendous physical toll, it has also threatened the emotional and spiritual well-being of communities and caregivers alike. The BSWH Office of Mission & Ministry has been steadfast in helping thousands find strength throughout this challenging time. Examples of this commitment include:
Ministry During COVID
- Retooled video-based chaplaincy for inpatient care, allowing chaplains to safely minister to COVID-19 patients and their families using smart devices.
Spiritual Resources for Staff:
- Created spiritual and emotional care resources for employees to support their well-being, including daily prayer blogs, support groups, etc.
Family and Bereavement Support:
- Developed a process to better equip staff for supporting isolated patients as well as new bereavement plans for families, providing compassionate moments of support in times
of physical distancing.
Faith Community Health:
- Shared COVID-19 health information, provided hygiene products, collected and distributed food, and maintained weekly telephone visits to support the mental and emotional needs of patients and communities in vulnerable populations.
Faith in Action Initiatives:
- Engaged community members and other individuals to create masks and face shields to help meet the personal protective equipment needs of BSWH frontline staff as they battled the pandemic from its outset.
