From homelessness to housing to health! This panel of community partners will cover how Denver used innovating healthcare partnerships to launch initiatives which provide supportive housing to chronically homeless individuals who frequently use emergency services like jails, emergency rooms and detox facilities. Panelist will share details of the Denver SIB lead to the development of …
Across the United States the homeless population is growing older and sicker. Homelessness results in an accelerated aging process and the rapid worsening of chronic medical conditions that could be treated with consistent access to quality care and shelter. Additionally, being unhoused carries an increased risk of disability and traumatic brain injury. As the health …
Housing the “Impossibles:” How to House the Medically Frail Homeless Population Read More >>
Medical respite care is an essential service for people experiencing homelessness. While the number of medical respite programs has increased drastically over the last 5 years, there are still not enough beds to meet the growing needs of our vulnerable neighbors without homes. This PCI will focus on planning, developing, and piloting a medical respite …
PCI: Medical Respite 101: Building a Sustainable Program Read More >>
Speakers: Marc O Griofa: City of Las Vegas; Greg Morris: CEO, Ascending to Health Respite Care; Devin Miller: Program Manager, Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing Session Materials:Â Download PDF of Presentation Slides: “A Medicaid Evaluation to Assess Recuperative Care Services” Download PDF of Presentation Slides: “Oversight & Operation of a Medical Respite …
Oral Presentation 5: Medical Respite Operation and Evaluation Read More >>
