These Forest Finds are for us to pause. They are meant to quickly expand knowledge, spark curiosity and make connections to consider. There are so many disciplines in the humanities that can offer new insights for a chaplaincy practice. As you make connections or discover fascinating facts please post them in the Random Facts Space in the community section.

Rituals of Honor in Hospital Hallways

Hundreds of hospitals around the US took part in this ritual last year.

Hundreds of hospitals took part in this ritual last year around the country. Be sure to review the video below as well as the response that includes a critique for this ritual under certain circumstances.

CVPH Honor Walk

Ritual and Power in Medicine: Questioning Honor Walks in Organ Donation 

If you peruse this article, note the critiques that should be considered about the rituals of the honor walk.

Consider

How does your care setting feel about ritual or symbolic acts of care?