A healthy organizational climate is essential for effective service delivery and for staff recruitment and retention. Based on our experience facilitating organizational retreats for HCH programs, the HCH Clinicians’ Network published this resource guide. Download Research (PDF)
Homeless people with cognitive impairments affecting thought, memory, speech, and/or psychosocial competence present some of the toughest challenges that clinicians face. Indeed, too many choose to avoid these difficult clients altogether — an option that experienced homeless assistance providers find unacceptable. The following articles describe the complex tapestry of cognitive disabilities and homelessness, and specify
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Prepared by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the purpose of this report is to frame the issues that must be addressed in developing community-wide preparedness and to delineate federal and state responsibilities for eliminating barriers and for facilitating and sustaining—through leadership, funding and other resource deployment—community-based emergency preparedness across the United States.
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While outdated, this comprehensive curriculum includes fundamental knowledge for outreach workers, in addition to anyone serving people experiencing homelessness. Download Research (PDF)
Persons who identify with a gender that differs from the sex assigned to them at birth are at high risk for social isolation, physical and emotional trauma, chemical dependency, infectious disease, and discrimination limiting their access to employment, housing, and health care. Homelessness compounds these risks. The following articles were written to enhance understanding of
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This issue of Healing Hands is written for the person who is too often last on the list of those who are recipients of your TLC — YOU! Two experienced Health Care for the Homeless clinicians based in Seattle, Washington, share their wisdom and collec- tive experience in helping professional caregivers learn how to do
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By Jennifer Holzworth, National Health Care for the Homeless Council Download Research (PDF)
Addressing Cultural and Linguistic Competence In the HCH Setting: A Brief Guide Read More >>
