Working within the context of Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) means that providers and staff regularly navigate complex needs and systems to best care for the people they serve. A key piece of this is ensuring the dignity of the people experiencing homelessness. Providers seek to offer high-quality care, meeting people where they are, […]
Webinar Slides(PDF) During this COVID -19 pandemic, it can become increasingly challenging to deliver and maintain continuity of care for individuals in permanent supportive housing. We will have the opportunity to discuss some of those challenges and hear solutions on how best to address equitable and accessible health care for these individuals. Our panelists include
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Webinar Slides(PDF) This webinar was produced in response to a technical assistance request for public entity health care for the homeless grantees developing their co-applicant agreements. This webinar covers the nuts and bolts of the health center program requirements on governance, public entity/agency structure, and co-applicant arrangements. The webinar will also feature two health care for
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Webinar Slides(PPTX) November is National Diabetes Awareness Month! In preparation of this special month, the National HCH Council is sponsoring a webinar to introduce our recently revised 2019 Adapted Clinical Guidelines – Recommendations for the Care of Patients Experiencing Homelessness Diagnosed with Diabetes. The 2019 updated guidelines were adapted from the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA)
Webinar Slides(PDF) The National Center for Medical Education, Development and Research Communities of Practice and the Council held this discussion on the importance of improving cultural competency in the care of vulnerable populations. Honoring diversity and promoting effective interactions is critical to meeting the needs of patients across cultures. As part of this webinar, presenters
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This document is part of the network’s series of practice adaptations developed by clinicians working in HCH projects. Download Research (PDF)
Webinar Slides(PDF) A HRSA Operational Site Visit (OSV) is an onsite evaluation of a health center’s ability to meet the 19 health center program requirements including a clinical and financial performance review. ‘Not Met’ health center program requirements found during the HRSA OSV could lead to a condition on the health center’s grant. This anxiety
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Presentation at the 2013 National Health Care for the Homeless Conference Download Research (PDF)
