Bethlen Évkönyv, 1993-1996 (Ligonier)
Kovács Pál: A Bethlen Otthon beszámolója. Egy kis visszapillantás
ation for providing proper care with a full sense of human dignity is found in the basic teachings of the Christian Gospel. I am happy to report to you, that our Bethlen Home provides compassionate care. We are fortunate to have conscientious, well trained employees. I feel it is imperative to state our philosophy of care from time to time: I feel and believe that each person is special, a unique being, created by Almighty God as the object of His personal love. Since life is a gift of God, the human person is worthy of respect and dignity in all stages, from conception to death, and entitled to quality of care to the whole person, body, mind and soul (Genesis 1:27, John 15:12). I believe further that the concept of a “wholistic care” embraces the physical, social, psychological, spiritual and emotional needs of our residents (John 10:10). I believe that quality of operation can be best maintained through the Christian principles. Providing compassionate care, our services are accountable to strive for excellence in performance, adhering to professional and regulatory standards (I. Peter 4:10). I believe that all who render services deserve to be treated with respect for their own personal worth and dignity and those of us in managerial positions have the obligation to provide our staff with opportunities for professional and personal achievements and job security with fair compensation and good working conditions (Matthew 7:12). I believe that a healing ministry has to acknowledge sickness, suffering and death as occasions of experiencing God. In service we strive to offer hope, healing and comfort (I Peter 5:10, Philippians 1:29). I believe that human life is precious and should be preserved whenever possible and death is the prelude to eternal life (Deuteronomy 30:19, Galatians 2:20). And at last, I believe that we have the responsibility to provide pastoral care for all residents in our Bethlen Home in the spirit of ecumenism respecting the religious beliefs of those we serve (James 5:13-14, Galatians 6:2). Keeping in mind this “statement of faith” in the business of our every day operations, the first I have to report to you is 33
