NIMRC

Outcomes and data collection in medical respite can be a valuable resource to help programs in quality improvement and demonstrating the the impact of their program to their communities. However, because of the robust services and supports programs provide, identifying and tracking these outcomes can feel overwhelming. Once data tracking is in place, programs are […]

Health literacy is defined as an individual’s ability to find, understand, and use health-related information and services in making health-related decisions and putting the information into practice. Persons experiencing homelessness are at a greater risk for poor health literacy, severely affecting disease burden, risk for hospitalizations, health complications, and effectiveness of health management. However, medical

Many medical respite programs and providers are focused on day-to-day operations and meeting the needs of their clients. However, many of the most challenging issues facing the medical respite community are heavily influenced by the broader public policy environment, and it’s important for program leaders to know how and when to engage with policymakers. This

All Member Meetings provide an opportunity to join together with other medical respite program providers and administrators to discuss key issues affecting medical respite care. We will provide updates on NIMRC, resource, and policy issues. This will be followed by a short presentation and large group discussion on current issues affecting the field, where attendees