Medical respite care is an essential intervention to end and prevent homelessness. In the shadow of the COVID pandemic, this need looms larger than ever. This workshop will introduce a successful statewide capacity-building model that can be duplicated in states seeking to sustainably grow their network of medical respite programs. The state leader of this […]
Medical respite care continues to grow and 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the Respite Care Providers’ Network (RCPN). This PCI will focus on how communities can continue to expand their programs and services to holistically address the needs of clients, while grounding themselves in the Standards for Medical Respite Care and the history of
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Speakers: Jillian Olmsted, Executive Director, The INN Between; Lorie Okada, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; Anna Pruitt, Faculty Affiliate, Research Associate, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Session Materials: Community and Advocacy in Medical Respite Care (N)_1.pdf NHCHC Conference Lived Experience Resident Advocates.pdf
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Speakers: Raven Scrivner, Interfaith Works; Carol Benner, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program; Meg Martin, Interfaith Works; Elizabeth Yearsley, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program; Joanna D’Afflitti, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program; Hannah Matheson Session Materials: CAT presentation NHCHC final.pptx Challenging Behaviors ppt NHCHC.pptx REST NHCHC 2024.pptx HCH2024 slides.pptx
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This presentation discusses a pilot post-hospitalization shelter program combined with a medical respite program that provides a rapid-admission option for people awaiting respite bed availability and offers a short-term recovery option for discharges not acute enough to require respite. The pilot has demonstrated that a same-day safety net shelter for hospital discharges provides an important
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This workshop will provide an in-depth presentation of the three phases a faith-based community service organization led to establish a medical respite facility and Community of Care for persons who are experiencing homelessness. The three phases include the community partnerships that were convened to 1) complete the feasibility study for the facility; 2) the fundraising
From Feasibility to Facility: The Journey to Establish a Medical Respite Read More >>
As the PEH population ages and geriatric conditions increase, Medical Respite programs across the country may increasingly be asked to accept individuals with ADL support needs. This presentation will outline how the San Francisco Department of Public Health’s Respite program approached enhancing onsite ADL support, including considerations around licensing and funding. The session will provide
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Virtual Symposium Description The environment plays a significant role in the health and well-being of people experiencing homelessness. In many cases, the environment contributes to the stress and re-traumatization of individuals, while restricting participation in necessary daily activities and healthy connections. However, the environment also presents a significant opportunity to begin the process of healing.
Creating Healing Spaces: Trauma Informed Design in Medical Respite Symposium Read More >>
