Learn about a Medi-Cal plan’s approach to centering the experience of its members experiencing homelessness through strategic investments and program implementation in partnership with the local continuum of care and community-based organizations. Learn how these investments increase opportunities for unhoused members to provide feedback on programs and receive a variety of new services to support […]
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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Medical respite is rapidly gaining traction as a service delivery model. The National Institute for Medical Respite Care (NIMRC) was created in 2020 to establish a central body to guide best practices in medical respite. To support this mission, a tool to measure fidelity to the principles of best practices in medical respite care was
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The intersection of mental health and substance use with homelessness and chronic physical illnesses is a difficult mix of concerns to address. Through integrating recuperative care into recovery-based settings, Haven Recovery is striving to meet the needs of individuals experiencing these concerns. This session will dive into development, procedures, and community-support building as well as
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The experience of homelessness both causes and exacerbates poor health. Homeless people are at higher risk for chronic, uncontrolled medical conditions such as asthma (4–6 times higher), cardiovascular diseases (2–4 times higher), and diabetes (up to 2 times higher) than are people in stable housing (Bonin et al. 2004, Zerger 2002). In national studies, overall
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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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