Clinical Practice

Healing Hands: Keeping Homeless People out of the Justice System: The HCH Role

Homelessness and incarceration are inextricably linked: one increases risk for the other. Homeless people, especially those with mental illnesses and co- occurring substance use disorders, are arrested more often, incarcerated for longer periods, and released without adequate discharge plans. Clinical inter- ventions at specific points along the criminal justice continuum can help break this cycle. […]

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Healing Hands: Disaster Planning Requires Time, Resources, Collaboration

Health care providers have long prepared for natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, blizzards, and tornadoes, but they are now acutely aware of the need to prepare for nuclear, biological, or chemical (NBC) terrorism, as well. Lacking protection from the elements, homeless people are especially vul- nerable to natural and manmade disasters and Health Care

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Healing Hands: RX for Homeless Patients Present Financial, Medical Challenges

Health Care for the Homeless providers “jump through hoops” to meet their patients’ needs for prescription drugs. They dispense drugs on site, according to the laws of their State; contract with local pharmacies; and take advantage of drug companies’ patient assistance programs. Many participate in the U.S. Public Health Service 340B Drug Pricing Program. Still,

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Healing Hands: HCH Clinicians Can Help Homeless People Die with Dignity

Death is ever present among homeless people and the providers who treat them. People who are homeless may die unexpectedly—often violently—or they may be seriously ill but not have access to sophisticated hospice and palliative care programs. However, some innovative programs provide compassionate end-of-life care to homeless and other underserved people, and there are some

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Reaching in to Help Out: Relationships Between HCH Projects and Jails

Presented by National Healthcare for the Homeless Council Jail inmates and detainees have a constitutional entitlement to shelter, regular meals and health care services while incarcerated. But once they are released, many individuals are without resources and unable to meet their basic needs. Those who were homeless may return to homelessness; others may become newly

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The Health Care of Homeless Persons: A Manual of Communicable Diseases & Common Problems in Shelters & on the Streets | (2004)

This easy-to-use and read manual is designed for clinicians and shelter staff. Sections cover communicable diseases and infections, major medications, heat-related conditions and cold-related injuries, emerging challenges, management of chronic illnesses, immunizations, food management in shelters and soup kitchens, and fact sheets in English and Spanish for clients. The manual includes a chapter on tuberculosis.

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Traumatic Brain Injury | Chapter from The Health Care of Homeless Persons | Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program

Traumatic brain injury (TBI), caused either by blunt force or acceleration/deceleration forces, is common in the general population. Homeless persons are at particularly high risk of head trauma and adverse outcomes to TBI. Even mild traumatic brain injury can lead to persistent symptoms including cognitive, physical, and behavioral problems. It is important to understand brain

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The Health Care of Homeless Persons: A Manual of Communicable Diseases & Common Problems in Shelters & On the Streets (2004)

This 384-page manual describes serious health problems that commonly afflict homeless persons and discusses appropriate responses and treatment. Included are chapters on hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Download Research (Link)

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