Sarah Knopf-Amelung, National Health Care for the Homeless Council – As part of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council’s HCH Quality Leaders Initiative, this Clinician Tip Sheet highlights the advice from staff of the HCH Quality Leaders regarding practices that can improve quality of care in a range of settings, geographies, and patient […]
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Webinar Slides(PDF) The next webinar on the patient-centered medical home will include important updates on 2011 standards for the safety net community as well as a review of past resources and guidance for those new to the process. Topics in the webinar will also include the funding application to cover recognition fees for HCH grantees
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The Curry International Tuberculosis Center is pleased to develop this video and viewer’s guide to help your shelter create a healthy and safe environment. This fundamental TB infection control information can help you and your staff prevent the spread of TB. Download Research (PDF)
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Clinicians working in homeless health care devote their energy to the health and well being of their clients, helping them obtain the medical care, housing, and social services that they need. To ensure a long and successful career, it is essential to remember to take care of yourself, too. Those who work with individuals and
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Webinar Slides(PDF) This webinar will address the key elements for PCMH transformation in the HCH setting. Columbus Neighborhood Health Center will share its experience and strategies that led to level 3 NCQA PCMH recognition in 2011. Speakers: Anna Gard, FNP-BC; Health Disparities Consultant, Association of Clinicians for the Underserved; Glenside, Pennsylvania Parminder Bajwa, MD, MBA, DBA;
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Webinar Slides(PDF) During this webinar, staff from Springwire and participating health care for the homeless grantees will demonstrate how Community Voice Mail and Resource Broadcasting are being implemented and share the successes and challenges of that process. The National Health Care for the Homeless Council and Springwire have been collaborating on a national pilot project
HRSA clarified the definition of homelessness in response to language included in the Senate Appropriations Committee Report and confirmed in the Conference Committee Report on the FY2012 Appropriations Act. Read this Policy Advisory from John Lozier, executive director of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council. Here is the memo from Jim Macrae, Bureau of Primary Health Care
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This informational bulletin released by the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) describes HUD actions, policies, and resources that are available to assist states in developing strategies to better integrate services and housing. Download Research (PDF)
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