b"SPIRITUALITYWe tend to be tentative aboutWe need to sustain and discoverand vision statements are inspiring, spirituality for at least two spiritual resources for this work thatworkers must be given what they misguided reasons:we do. So lets look at where we findneed to meet the needs they see. them and what we can do to ensureThe moral injury caused by not being 1.Weve learned to avoid talk ofour spiritual oxygen levels stay healthy. able to do ones job well causesreligion for fear of offense orspiritual distress, so adequate supplies, division; andWork as a place of meaning. Long- technology to connect residents with term care work is essential andtheir families, and appropriate staffing 2.We expect giving attention to ourmeaningful. While aspirational missiontime are vital to enable workers to livespiritual dimension might take us to a place of vulnerability or weakness when what we need is inner strength.Thats why I like to think of spirituality in terms of resources. Spiritual resources address our deepest human needs for love, hope, peace, and joy. They give us resilience in adversity, and everyone has them. For some,Introducingnot all, spiritual resources are rooted in religious tradition and practice. Stories, music, community, prayer/meditation, sensory experience (including food), and connection with nature are all spiritual resources, as are our sources of meaning and purpose.The leading provider of The moral injuryspecialty pharmacy services for long-term caused by not beingcare homes, retirement homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes in Canada.able to do one'sCareRx is the new name for Centric Health, job well causeswhich includes the following pharmacy brands:spiritual distress, so adequate supplies, technology.andWeprovide :appropriate staffing time are vitalCustomized medication24/7 support for residents management solutions and care teamsThe pandemic has stressed peoples usual spiritual resources. These strange times have simultaneously shaken our expectations, isolated usMedication optimizationContinence program from community, added grief, andand resident safety plans including delivery and deprived us of ritual. One example Ieducationthink of is the practice in many homes of covering a deceased residents body with a special quilt as they leaveContact us today to learn how we can improve the building for the last time. Withmedication management in your home.pandemic restrictions this practice has changed, and we miss the meaning 1.866.7.CareRxwww.carerx.cait conveyed.www.oltca.com LONG TERM CARE TODAY 11"