By meeting people where they are literally and figuratively, addressing social determinants of health, and building relationships, hospitals can significantly reduce emergency department recidivism and acute psychiatric admissions to improve patients’ quality of life. Because our healthcare system is stretched thin with a lack of beds or places to safely discharge people to, patients with […]
Given that unsheltered women experience both increased rates of cervical cancer compared to the general population and barriers to health care, the street medicine team at John Peter Smith Hospital is exploring the idea of performing pap smears, STD screenings, and birth control distribution in patients’ encampments or motel rooms. Through a survey, the team
Bringing Pap Smears to the Home Environment Read More >>
Workplace violence is a critical issue that affects not only the individuals involved but also the overall organizational culture. When examining workplace violence, it is important to recognize that BIPOC staff may experience unique challenges and consequences due to systemic and cultural factors. This presentation seeks to delve into the multifaceted nature of violence in
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The organization recognized a need to provide specialized support to high-needs residents in NYC Safe Haven transitional housing for individuals who previously experienced street homelessness. Due to systemic constraints that do not allow for long-term Home Health Aide Services onsite, a needs assessment was conducted to learn the scale and scope of the need among
Cluster Care: Providing Support to High-Needs Clients in Transitional Housing Read More >>
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 >>
The homelessness services system is experiencing increases in the number of people without housing who have recently entered the United States. Rooted in human rights principles, this session will be an informal discussion of the operational challenges this change presents, as well as highlight strategies for delivering care and advocating for needed resources. Come to
Meeting the Needs of New Arrivals within the HCH Community 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
MRC – The Role of Community Health Workers, Case Managers, and Peers Read More >>
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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