Medical Respite

Presentation by: Chester Czuj, Associate Director, Quantified Ventures; Shawn Smith, MD, Chief Executive Officer, Symba Center; Kristopher Kuntz, Director of Housing and Homeless Strategy, Anthem Blue Cross; Rolande Tellier, Chief Operating Officer, The Gathering Inn Description: With a specific focus on the unique considerations of operating recuperative care in a rural environment, this panel will […]

Presentation by: Pooja Bhalla, Chief Executive Officer, Illumination Foundation; Jordan Hoiberg, Director of Housing Services, Illumination Foundation Description: Illumination Foundation highlights their experience providing CalAIM Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports in a recuperative care environment, discussing best practices and opportunities for growth to provide a model for attendees to enhance their own CalAIM partnerships.

Presentation by: Salvador Robledo, Community Service Program Manager, Cottage Health Recuperative Care; Herschelle Milford, Director of Programs, PATH Santa Barbara Description: The health system’s involvement in recuperative care brings several advantages, including access to electronic medical records, clinical resources, and population health support. Learn how a health system-led recuperative care program delivers comprehensive care to

Presentation by: Cailtin Synovec, OT-BSN, Associate Director of Medical Respite, National Health Care for the Homeless Council Description: Older adults experiencing homelessness are more likely to experience functional and ADL needs. This presentation will review how these needs may present in recuperative care, and offer tangible strategies to support those with ADL assistance needs while

Presentation by: Rolande Tellier, Chief Operating Officer, The Gathering Inn; Nick Golling, Chief Program Officer, The Gathering Inn; Tiffany Rayford, Program Director of Medical Respite, The Gathering Inn Description: Unhoused seniors face compounded risks, including chronic health conditions, limited mobility, and social isolation. Post-illness recuperation further necessitates stable housing to ensure effective recovery and prevent

Presentation by: Chris Erdman, MD, Director, Center for Loss & Hope/Joshua’s House, YoloCares Description: The bridge to compassionate end of life care for the unhoused is broken; building it requires innovation, collaboration, courage, and perseverance. Here’s the unvarnished story of a start-up and some tips and tools for navigating the challenging terrain. Presentation Materials: 1A

Presentation by: Jenny Robbins, Homeless Services Chief, Contra Costa Health; Robert Preston, Program Manager, Contra Costa Health Description: Contra Costa Health showcases how their recuperative care program provides a comprehensive and robust list of CalAIM community support services to support the individual into housing and beyond. Presentation Materials: 13B 3 (NEW) Respite Symposium_H3_FINALpdf About the