Which of the following criteria for spiritual care has The Joint Commission recommended be included in their accreditation criteria?
a. Agency will provide for these needs by promoting religious beliefs.
b. Agency will provide for these needs through pastoral care.
c. Agency will provide for these needs by allowing time for prayer.
d. Agency will provide for these needs by training nurses in spiritual care.
B
The Joint Commission has recommended that the criteria for spiritual care be included in their accreditation criteria. These items include acknowledging a client's rights to spiritual care and providing for these needs through pastoral care and a diversity of services that may be offered by certified, ordained, or lay individuals.
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