It is the person speaking who is the judge of how well they have been heard. When a person feels heard, the door is open for partnership toward change and growth. In this workshop, participants will review and practice the motivational interviewing skills of accurate empathy, reflective listening, and affirmations. Speaker: Rafael Martinez, Author, LCSW, […]
“I hear you” An invitation to move towards “You heard me.” Read More >>
Case managers, community health workers (CHWs), and peers are often the primary staff responsible for care coordination and implementation of care plans in medical respite. Beyond this, they build relationships and safety for medical respite care clients. This course provides an overview of each role within the medical respite program and recommended best and promising
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Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) administrators’ knowledge of and adherence to the Health Center Program Compliance Manual (Compliance Manual) is fundamental to increasing access and improving the quality of health care for people experiencing homelessness. The main goals of this Learning Collaborative (LC) are to: identify and discuss promising practices for better adherence
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Are you a person with lived experience of homelessness/lived expertise who is a passionate advocate for human rights and justice for people experiencing homelessness? The work is vital—AND it is ongoing with demands that can be all-consuming and overwhelming. Self-care is extremely important for wellness and to avoid burnout. Please join the Ellen Dailey
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Speakers: Caroline Waddell: CDC; Tyler Gray Session Materials: Download PowerPoint Presentation: “Syringe Service Program on a Mobile Clinic” Download PowerPoint Presentation: “Acceptability of a Minimally Invasive Blood Collection Device for use in an Mpox Seroprevalance Survey”Â
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Staying up-to-date on the growing field of homelessness research presents a considerable challenge for the busy clinician or administrator. This workshop will present a plain-language summary of selected scientific studies on the health of homeless people that have been published since January 1, 2022. The presentation will focus on scientific contributions in the following domains
Learning Lab: Wound Care Management Across Health Care for the Homeless Settings Read More >>
Social justice and healthcare are inextricably linked, and an important aspect of social justice is the ability to have fair access to healthcare. Healthcare is not equitable if it is not accessible, and there are still immense gaps in terms of coverage and access for underserved populations, particularly for individuals experiencing homelessness who face many
Social Justice and Healthcare Solutions for Families Experiencing Homelessness Read More >>
Collaborative partnerships are crucial to the delivery of high quality, equitable community- based care. While these partnerships are essential, it can be difficult for funders, large health systems, and smaller nonprofits/social service organizations to navigate, understand one another, and to build mutual partnerships that create a lasting impact. As we continue to work to de-silo
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