Kaiser Permanente, Northern California

Caritas in ActionHow Caring Science informs and inspires KP caregivers and affirms our commitment to provide our

patients and their families exceptional care

Caritas Consortium 2013

Caritas Garden

Intent to Contribute Statement:

Kaiser Vallejo Medical Center has dedicated the Caritas Garden based on Jean Watson’s theory

on caring science. The area which includes bamboo, waterfall, benches and a walking path is

intended for meditation, reflection and healing. The garden provides an environment that

radiates positive energy to self and to others. Jean Watson’s 10 Caritas Principles have been

engraved on hand-picked rocks placed within the garden to share with colleagues, patients,

families and our community. .” Her theory has helped us to see care in our own life and in the

world, and in seeing it to make it more tangible, valuable, and real.

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Caritas Garden

Keyword TAGs: Identifier

Consortium2013-July, Napa Solano, Vallejo, Poster, Patient Care Services

Healing Environments

Descriptor Healing Garden, Caritas

Consciousness

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1 Names as listed in Lotus Notes, otherwise personal e-mails indicated

Inspired Contributor(s) 1 : Rebecca Taylor-Ford

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Service Area: Napa/ Solano

Medical Center: VAL

Affiliation: PCS

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Year Shared: 2013

Venue: Caritas Consortium

Format: Poster

ID #: H05

Caritas Garden

Caritas Garden

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