Robert Duplease
Spiritual Counselor (Hospice Chaplain) @Riverside Health
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WORK HISTORY
Spiritual Counselor (Hospice Chaplain) @Riverside Health
Newport News, VA, US
Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) Certified Christian Chaplains & National Association of Veterans Affairs Chaplains (NAVAC)- Retired US Air Force Chaplain; 20+ years of Chaplaincy, Leadership, and Management experience- Participates in the interview and selection process of hiring team members- Shadowed by new team members for familiarization and orientation with Hospice Philosophy- Completes all Initial Spiritual and Bereavement Risk Assessments well within CMS 5-day requirement- Calm in crises to bring peace in the storm for Patients, families/loved ones, and team members- Participating and contributing member during Interdisciplinary Team/Group (IDT/IDG) meetings - We Honor Veterans (WHV); planned Veteran Pinning/Coining Ceremonies at multiple facilities- Trained and proficient in all chaplain-related competencies; effectively collaborates with MSW, Bereavement Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator to ensure best outcomes for our Unit of Care (Patients and families/loved ones)- Presents didactics to numerous Skilled Nursing Facilities/Rehab Centers on Hospice Philosophy, Grief/Loss, Grief Processes, and other Spiritual/Emotional/Relational matters - Provides prayer, pastoral presence, companionship, spiritual & emotional support to Patients, Family Members, Caregivers, and Staff Members during Life-Limiting and/or End-of-Life situations- Participate in Care Conferences involving Patients, Family Members, and staff members to ensure optimal care and best possible outcome for all involved- Develop Plan of Care (POC), then schedule and complete Patient Visits IAW Patient’s POC- Arrange for Volunteer Support availability for 11th Hour Companion Visits, Companionship Visits in general, or Journaling a Patient’s Life Story as requested by the Patient- Thoroughly and timely chart Patient visits, Bereavement Risk Assessments, and Condolence calls/visits same day using Epic (EMR)- Plan and officiate Celebration of Life/Memorial Services as requested
EDUCATION
US Air Force Chaplain Corps College
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Denver Seminary
Certificates
Wayland Baptist University
Bachelor of Science - BS
Texas Southmost College
Certificate (Reserve Peace Officer Certificate)
Texas Southmost College (South Texas Criminal Justice Institute)
Certificate (Texas Peace Officer Certification)
US Air Force Chaplain Corps College
Crisis and Trauma Ministry
Department of Veterans Affairs
National Association of Veterans Affairs Chaplains (NAVAC) - Board Certified Chaplain (BCC)
US Navy Chaplain Corps Training Symposium
In Support of Family Resiliency
US Air Force Squadron Officer School (Correspondence)
Certificate
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS
LivingWorks
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Training for Trainers (T4T)
MA - Theological Studies - Gateway Seminary
Master of Arts - MA
ABOUT ROBERT DUPLEASE
Board Certified Chaplain; Certified Clinical Chaplain. Retired Air Force Chaplain…
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