Different elements of comfort care tools used at end of life. These tools each represent a healing function and are contained in one box (shoe box size).

1. Kaiser Permanente, Northern California
Caritas in Action
How Caring Science informs and inspires KP caregivers and affirms our commitment to provide our
patients and their families exceptional care
Caritas Consortium 2014
Creating A Caritas Comfort Care Box
Honoring Health, Healing & Wholeness

2. Creating A Caritas Comfort Care Box
Intent to Contribute Statement:
The poster board reflects the different elements of comfort care tools used at end of life. These tools each
represent a healing function and are contained in one box (shoe box size).
The first is a battery operated candle which creates a glow of light in the room. The next item is a small container
of massage lotion which represents the healing of the hands and is used for massaging the hands of the patient.
This is a particularly good act to do with family members present so that they can feel comfortable touching and
loving the hands of their beloved friend or relative. It is also a path the RN can take to engage more fully with the
patient. The next item is a small pamphlet that describes the physical changes in end of life patients. there are
some herbal tea packaged bags and some hard candy for the friends/family who may want to refresh their dry
mouths the next item is a small notebook for use as a journal or notes to take while in the hospital. and a pen to
write thoughts in. Finally a knitted bed quilt is given to the patient for her hospital stay and for the family/friends
to take home and keep. This blankets are hand knitted by the hospital volunteers. There is also clear lip gloss to
moisten the patient's lips.
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3. Inspired Contributor(s):
 Christine Humphreys – Caritas Coach
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Service Area: Marin/Sonoma
Medical Center: SRF
Affiliation: PCS
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Year Shared: 2014
Venue: Caritas Consortium
Format: Poster
ID #: H09
Keyword TAGs:
Identifier
 Consortium2014-June, Marin
Sonoma, San Rafael, Poster,
Caritas Coach, Patient Care
Services, Adult Services
 Healing Environments,
Patients/Families
Descriptor
 Death & Dying
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