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. Â 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 >>
Download Webinar Slides (PDF) Webinar Description Individuals experiencing homelessness continue to experience chronic conditions and behavioral health conditions at higher rates than the general population. This requires extensive health management skills on the part of the consumer and appropriate modifications from providers to adjust recommendations and guidance for managing chronic conditions for people experiencing homelessness.
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Hospitals are an important partner for medical respite care programs, yet sometimes these relationships can be challenging to establish. Understanding the goals and structure of hospitals can help programs establish a positive relationship. Attendees for this webinar will learn about the current landscape for America’s Essential Hospitals and challenges they are facing in a post-pandemic
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On Jan. 1, 2022, California began implementation of the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM), a multiyear effort focused on transforming California’s Medicaid program, which includes 14 new Community Support services to address health-related social needs of Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Recuperative care (also called medical respite care) is included as one of the Community Supports, which
Issue Brief: CalAIM Implementation of Recuperative Care Services: Lessons Learned Read More >>
