So, one of the things that chaplains must do for their unit is that when a code BLUE is called, all chaplains responsible for that particular unit must check in with the charge nurse. This is in case of the fact that if a patient passes during a code blue, you can be there to provide support for the staff, the patient's family, and for the deceased.
Today for my first code blue that I had to be present. Luckily, the patient didn't pass away, but for me this was a new experience to see something like this. I stuck around at the suggestion of other chaplains, and got to meet the husband, who was nice and fairly calm about the situation...In all honesty I wonder now if he even knew. I left because I felt that the husband needed some space to let others know what is going on, but I stayed with him while the doctors and nurses asked him questions. I prayed for both of them. and continue to pray for all of them and the other patients I visit/have visited.
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