It feels appropriate that 2020, a year marked by incredible tragedies and hardship, also marks the 30th anniversary of Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day. For decades, we have had insufficient data to demonstrate the scale of the problem and develop holistic solutions. Yet as this year marks an important year of change, we believe it is […]
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Webinar Slides(PDF) PDSA Template(DOC) Prioritization Matrix(XLSX) This training session will feature Kristen Bigelow-Talbert, Community Health Quality Manager at Bi-State Primary Care Association demonstrating different methods of conducting root cause analysis, tips and tricks to along the way, and a simplified prioritization matrix she developed to strategize which root causes and solutions should be priorities.
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Housing is a key social determinant of health because it affects all aspects of health and quality of life. Housing instability and homelessness cause high levels of stress and increase vulnerability to disease, violence, and injury.1 Whether someone has stable housing directly affects their ability to safely store medication, get to appointments, eat well, and
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Pediatric providers serve a critically important role in guiding and supporting the families of children under their care. Because of this role, the parents, guardians, and other caregivers (hereafter referred to as families) of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) children and adolescents may reach out to their pediatric providers soon after learning of their child’s
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Webinar Slides(PDF) Issue Brief on Vaccines(PDF) As vaccines for COVID-19 are approved and become available for distribution, there are many questions about when they will be available for people experiencing homelessness as well as staff working in community-based programs (such as health centers and homeless shelters). This discussion will identify the main challenges to vaccinating
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Health centers and their affiliates will recognize the necessity of trauma-informed care among individuals experiencing homelessness as it relates to food insecurity, BMI screenings, and care. In particular, food insecurity and its effects on individuals experiencing homelessness will be explored to best meet the challenges of dietary intake. During the webinar, participants will learn what
This guidance will help health centers evaluate and make decisions regarding data collection, utilization, and sharing to improve health outcomes for vulnerable patients. Download Research (Link)
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