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Contra Costa Health Services

331 C Street

Martinez, CA 94553

Progress Report

January 2014 - April 2015

May 19th, 2015

Art of Health and

Healing

Improving community wellness through

the arts and creative programs

Generously supported by CCHS, CCRHF, and the CCRMC Auxiliary

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Art of Health and Healing Committee Members

Alan Siegel, Chair, AHH

Rhonda Smith

AHH Administrative Manager,

Volunteer Program Coordinator

Karen Lloyd, Chair, Rehab Dept.

Mariah Rivera, Rehab Dept,

Evaluations

Napoleon Dargan, Creator Art n’

the Lobby

Bousa Tatpaporn Student Worker,

Promotion

Alissa Chandler, Special Projects

Volunteer

Tim Friend, Facilities

Patricia Gangwer, CCRHF Board

Member

Vicky Jensen, Grant Writer

Nicki Koethner, Supervisor, EXA

Suraya Keating, Supervisor, EXA

Will Harper, CEI

Tim Taylor, Patient Rep

Marc Miyashiro, IT Rep

Ron Drago, Rehab, Wellness

Tess Snook O’Riva, Community

Collaboration, Chair AC5

Contra Costa Regional Health Foundation Members

Doug Anderson, Chair

John Cullen

Bette Felton

Patricia Gangwer

William Walker

Anna Roth

Rhonda Smith

Fiscal Manager: Ann Moser

Grant Writer: Vicky Jensen

Ex-Officio Members:

Frank Puglisis

Ori Tzvieli

Shirley Peterson

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A Brief History

The Art of Health and Healing program (previously Healing Through

The Arts) of Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) has been officially

operational for approximately three years at several locations, including

CCRMC and several of the Health Centers. The program was developed

in an organic way, through the vision and determination of the program

committee. The committee is comprised of hospital employees and

volunteers who believe in the arts as a means to improve community

wellness, empower staff, and create a healing environment. We aim

to achieve these goals with each program that we offer.

Goal 1: To improve

community

wellness through

the arts and

creative programs.

Example 1 - Art N’ the Lobby (ANTL): Lead - a weekly

program aimed at discussing health and wellness issues

through a creative medium. It has expanded to serve staff,

patients, and community members at three health centers:

West County Health Center

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) Lobby

Pittsburg Health Center

AHH Video Overview https://vimeo.com/117931887

AHH participation is indicated as Lead, Partner, Contributor or Influencer

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West County Health Center:

145

CCRMC Lobby: 132

Pittsburg Health Center: 173

1000 Total Projected for

2015 based on 1st quarter

2014 PARTICIPANTS

“As a mother of four, there is

so much value in ANTL... I

would've never expected to

experience something like

this at the County Hospital.”

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Participant Satisfaction

Relationship Goals and Topics

Approach and Method Overall

ANTL has been generously supported by CCRHF from 2013-2015

“I eagerly anticipate the weekly

topics that include art, music,

therapy discussions which have

been insightful and encouraging

in my own personal life….” Connie

Ward, Sr. Registration Clerk

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2 MFT Supervisors, each 16 hrs/wk

6 MFT Interns, all graduates of the

EXA Master’s Program (MFT) at CIIS,

each at an avg of 20 hrs/week

(expanding Aug 2015 to 8 interns)

EXA Program staff

PATIENT PROGRAMS

Example 2: Expressive Arts Therapy (EXA):

1. Goal-To improve the mental well-being and perform crisis intervention for pa-

tients, families, staff & the greater community of CCHS through Art by the Bedside

work, as well as participate in both inpatient and outpatient group visits.

2. Common Interventions - Music, drawing, painting, poetry, storytelling, somatic

inquiry, movement and working with clay. Provide presence, empathic listening and

mirroring of patients.

3. Includes trainings for staff to reduce stress, improve overall well-being of the

providers, and build patient relationships to enhance the quality of services provided

to the community.

History: Operating at CCHS under the Rehabilitation Therapy Dept since Jan

2013, our EXA Program was founded as a partnership between the CA Institute

of Integral Studies (CIIS) and AHH, under Rehab Chair Karen Lloyd and Alan

Siegel. The program continues to develop and expand rapidly under the

management of the Dept. of Rehabilitation.

“I got to talk and listen to

music that I like with the EXA,

and that helped me to feel less

stressed. For a moment, it was

like I forgot I was in the

hospital.”

EXA Program Areas of Focus

Art by the Bedside

Inpatient Psychiatry

Psychiatric Emergency(PES)

Caring for the Caregiver

Inservice Training

Outpatient Groups:

We Can

Pain and Wellness

Richmond High Health Center5

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“After working with the EXA at my bedside

today, I feel a sense of relief, and feel more

trusting that all is going to be okay….it also

helped me appreciate all the inner strength I

have inside me.”

Case Example: Art By The Bedside “KP”

KP...suffered a series of strokes which ren-

dered her quite disoriented and unable to speak

intelligibly. She was unhappy with her

“confinement”, and with such difficulty express-

ing wants and needs, she made constant at-

tempts to escape the hospital....A lot of the staff

seemed at a loss around her… and a bit terrified.

I started my work with KP by finding out

what soothed her and by reflecting and validat-

ing any frustrations about her situation...We also

explored her tastes in music...which turned out

to be both soothing and invigorating for KP, who

apparently was quite social and went dancing “all

the time” before her hospitalization. As I

brought in songs….KP’s mood began to improve

and she began to open up to me about her

life. Her singing, as well as our “talks” began to

contain more real words; frustration around

communications with staff reduced, and with

that her behavior improved...I had the opportuni-

ty to work with KP for a period of many months,

and the privilege of witnessing her bloom again

into the strong, and very sweet social butterfly

that she truly is.

CCRMC Auxiliary provided financial support to provide IPads for the EXAs 2014

“I was feeling quite down and

isolated in the hospital. Working

with the EXA has helped me contact

my hope again. I feel...hopeful about

my situation and grateful that

someone understands me.”

# of Encounters

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HCWAC is an annual event started in 2006 at

CCHRC, where staff of CCHS can show their

creative side. Staff members have a chance to

display their artwork, perform music, or partake in

EXA activities in the company of their coworkers.

This unique event allows CCHS health workers to

share their talents with their peers, ‘see’ each

other beyond their healthcare roles, support AHH,

and enjoy the beauty of the Redwood Grove.

Heath Care Workers as Creators (HCWAC):

Lead

Goal #2: To engage,

support, and empower

staff through the arts,

creative opportunities,

and education

$500 raised for AHH (as much as

$1500 in previous years from

direct donation and silent art

auction

100 attendees

25 staff musicians

12 staff visual artists

2014 Results

“It’s my favorite day of the

year to work at the county!”

“It was a fun filled afternoon and

evening. What a team of

dedicated volunteers, workers

and performers we had!”

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Generously funded by CCRHF

Grand Rounds/Noon Conference :

Ongoing

EXA Preceptor Retreat: 2014,2015

Resident Retreat: 2015

In services for nursing: 2014

Danielle Ofri: The Amygdala and the

Stethoscope 1/14-Partner: https://

vimeo.com/alansiegel/ahhdanielleofri0114

STAFF EDUCATION

AHH helped to start the Farmers’ Market at CCRMC in 2012 and has

maintained hands-on Expressive Arts at Farmers Markets in 2013,

2014, and during the 2015 season. This has primarily served our

hospital staff and patients.

EXA AT CCRMC FARMERS’ MARKET-PARTNER

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Goal 3: To create a culture and healing

environment in which the arts are accessible

and engage everyone.

Healing Environment

One of AHH’s goals is to

create an atmosphere

that contributes to

healing & wellness by

eliminating clutter &

extraneous noise, having

music & art available,

improving waiting areas

and signage and

beautifying all buildings,

areas and gardens.

During 2014:

Piano tuning-Lead, volunteers playing the

piano at CCRMC. Funded by CCRHF in

2014

Naj Wikoff Consultation-Lead: Brought arts

& health pioneer and expert to facilitate

moving forward with strategic plan, devel-

oping long-term funding plan. Funded by

CCRHF 2014-2015.

Improvement Academy Video:vimeo.com/

alansiegel/ahhhealingenvironment

CCRMC Building 1 Rotating Exhibits-Lead:

Through Jan 2014

Self-care exhibit-Lead: Feb 2015

Photo-voice Project, Admin Building-Lead

Diversity CCRMC Holiday Celebration-

Partner 2013/2014

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Curation of permanent art exhibit at WCHC from ArtsChange work in early

2013– Lead

Mural on 5th floor waiting room at CCRMC-Lead, created at HCWAC 2012,

funded by CCRMC Auxiliary.

Pet Therapy: Partner-AHH partnered with Infection Control, Risk Management,

Volunteer Office and Tony LaRussa's Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) to

initiate Therapy Pets on 4B at CCRMC in early 2014

IPADS in Infusion Center– Contributor: AHH helped launch program to

provide IPADs for patients to use while getting infusions at the Cancer Center

in 2012. Funded by CCRMC Auxiliary

Previous Work 2012-13 & Collaborations

Previous Work (Continued)

Society for Arts in Healthcare (SAH) Consulting grant 2012-Lead for AHH formal

proposal.

SAH consulting grant 2013 for Strategic Planning -Lead: www.facebook.com/

media/set/?set=a.308270942649322.1073741834.107212219421863&type=3

Securing trade mark for AHH in 2013-Lead: Funded by CCRHF.

Welcoming Policy -Partner

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COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS

Arts & Health California (previously Northern California Arts & Health

Alliance) - Partner. www.facebook.com/artsandhealthcalifornia

Helped to form Arts & Health organization for California.

Partnered with Holistic Health Network of San Francisco State University for The

Future of Healthcare Conference: The Role of Art in Health and Creative

Change 11/8/14 - Over 200 attendees, over a dozen speakers, including pioneer

Naj Wikoff and Emmy-Award winning composer Gary Malkin.

www.facebook.com/events/814897615200197/

www.flickr.com/photos/77887851@N06/sets/72157649257345762/

Arts Cafes 2013-2014-Partner: Collaboration with AC5 to bring artists of a

variety of mediums and modalities to discuss arts & health topics with community

members.

2/14 WCHC: Ann Schnake, Founder, ArtsChange (WCHC art tour), 30

attendees

12/13 CCRMC: Inna Dagman - Dance, and Suraya Keating - storytelling, 25

attendees https://vimeo.com/84255231 6/13 WCHC - 35 attendees

Pam Fingado - Healing Through Meditation and Creativity

Valerie Carpenter - Self Healing Through Sound

Krishna Harrison & Phil Weglarz - Healing Through Expressive Arts

www.facebook.com/artofhealthandhealing/photos_stream? tab=photos_albums

Health Fair (Brentwood) - Contributor: AHH presented information

regarding connection between arts and health, and offered ANTL as a

resource

Portals: Art is a Gateway to Health 11/14/2014-Partner

Art Exhibition, presentations, and reception for this Intercultural Art Exhibition which

explores contemporary artists, who see their Art as objects of transformation and

healing. Had over 60 attendees. Portals opened the Bay Area Arts & Health weekend.

(Partnered with Arts & Culture Commission of Contra Costa County (AC5), Art 4 All

People and JFK University)

www.flickr.com/photos/77887851@N06/sets/72157646939316723/

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Grants AHH 2014

Program/Project Source Amount Role

Art N' The Lobby CCRHF $4,500 Lead

Naj Wikoff Consultation CCRHF $1,500 Lead

Farmers' Market CCRHF $5,000 Partner

Piano Tuning CCRMC/MHC CCRHF $500 Lead

IPADs for EXA interns CCRMC Auxiliary $3,096 Lead

HCWAC Med Staff $1,000 Lead

Total Grants $15,586

Fiscal Overview

Cost of Program 2014 # of staff Annual Cost Comments

Expressive Arts Supervisors 2 $59,000

Hours incr from 20 to 32 hours as of 1/15, proj

$108,000 2015. Contractors, Paid by CCHS

Expressive Arts Therapy Interns 5 $83,200

Avg 20hrs/wk each Student workers, Paid by

CCHS

Art Supplies (Rehab org #) $5,000 Paid by CCHS

Furniture $1,000 Paid by CCHS

Total Expressive Arts Therapy $148,200 2,785 patients

Art N' The Lobby Staff 0.5 x 2 $12,000 Paid by CCHS

Art N’ the Lobby Expenses $4500 CCRHF

Total Art N’ The Lobby $16,500 450 participants

Health Care Workers As Creators $1,100 Source: $1,000 Med Staff

Promotion 0.5 x 2 $12,000 Paid by CCHS

Student Workers

AHH Chair 1 $52,000 Paid by CCHS

Employee

Total AHH Program $229,800

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Grants

CCRHF

CCRMC Auxiliary

Work with Grant Writer Vicky Jenson (Supported by CCRHF) - identifying

appropriate grants for strategic priorities.

Donations

HCWAC 2014, $500

Previous Grant Awards and Donations

Society for Arts in Health, Consulting Grant— Strategic Planning 2013

SAH Consulting Grant—Formal Proposal 2012

Blick account ($900, 2013 for art supplies)

Best way at Contra Costa Regional Health Foundation: www.ccrhf.org, click on Art of Health and Healing. May specify project in blank.

Causes.com: www.causes.com/campaigns/11915-art-of-health-and-healing-winter-spring-2015-fundraiser

WAYS TO DONATE

FUNDRAISING

Acknowledgements: A huge thanks to Alissa Chandler, Bousa Tatpaporn, Tess O’Riva,

Karen Lloyd, Rhonda Smith, and Alan Siegel for preparation of the AHH Progress Report.

Thank you to the AHH committee members for their time, commitment and

amazing effort in bringing the work of AHH to CCHS patients staff and community.

Definitions

ANTL: Art N’ the Lobby

EXAs: Expressive Arts Therapists

HCWAC: Health Care Workers as

Creators

MFT: Marriage and Family therapy

Levels of Involvement

Lead: In charge, initiator

Partner: Equally associated in an

activity of common interest

Contributor: To assist

Influencer: To have an effect