Introduction: What is health management? Health management is an essential task for maintaining a person’s overall health and well-being, particularly for people experiencing homelessness who have increased prevalence and higher onset of chronic health conditions (Gutman et al., 2018b). Health management is defined as “activities related to developing, managing, and maintaining health and wellness routines, […]
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An online curriculum developed by the University of Michigan that consists of didactic content divided into modules (complete with pre-and post-testing) as well as a low-risk game in which providers can interact with a “patient” in order to drive home the importance of assessing psychosocial factors, working with patients who are under-insured, and inclusion of
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Homelessness is a complex problem that affects individuals, communities, and healthcare systems. This session will cover an integrative care program designed for those experiencing chronic homelessness, which is characterized by long-term or repeated episodes of homelessness associated with complex medical conditions. Providing stable housing and support services effectively addresses chronic homelessness and improves health outcomes.
Learn about a Medi-Cal plan’s approach to centering the experience of its members experiencing homelessness through strategic investments and program implementation in partnership with the local continuum of care and community-based organizations. Learn how these investments increase opportunities for unhoused members to provide feedback on programs and receive a variety of new services to support
This 11 module course will equip learners with a clear understanding of the context of modern homelessness and its effect on health; detail the core characteristics of Health Care for the Homeless model of care; and explore ways learners can get involved in the movement to end homelessness. Each module is intended to take approximately
