Impact of a data-driven centralized care coordination program in a large urban shelter system for single adults Purpose A pilot program of centralized data-driven care coordination integrated within a large urban shelter system was guided by Hawk’s et al. (2017) principles of universal harm reduction. This conceptual approach was hypothesized to improve effective health service […]
Staying up-to-date on the growing field of homelessness research presents a considerable challenge for the busy clinician or administrator. This workshop will present a plain-language summary of selected scientific studies on the health of homeless people that have been published since January 1, 2022. The presentation will focus on scientific contributions in the following domains
“What’s New in Homeless Health Care?” A No-Jargon Summary of the Latest Research Read More >>
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
Hospital and Housing Partnerships Read More >>
The Minnesota Department of Health recently collaborated with the Health, Homelessness, and Criminal Justice Lab at the Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute to conduct the first systematic examination of mortality among people experiencing homelessness (PEH) who die in Minnesota (Minnesota Homeless Mortality Report, 2017-2021 (state.mn.us)). The researchers merged Minnesota state death data, Minnesota Homeless Management Information
Minnesota Homeless Mortality Study, 2017-2021 Read More >>
Speakers: Hillary Miller: Project HOME-Street Medicine; Annalynn Galvin: Cizik School of Nursing, UT Health Science Center (UTHealth) Houston; Elijah Parks: Lead Outreach Worker, Project HOME Session Materials: Download the PowerPoint Presentation
Oral Presentation 12: Pregnancy and Post-partum Planning 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 >>
Collaborative partnerships are crucial to the delivery of high quality, equitable community- based care. While these partnerships are essential, it can be difficult for funders, large health systems, and smaller nonprofits/social service organizations to navigate, understand one another, and to build mutual partnerships that create a lasting impact. As we continue to work to de-silo
Expanding Medical Respite Care: Breaking Down Silos through Multi-Sector Collaboration Read More >>
This workshop session will explain a new innovative and promising practice created to improve services to the homeless. This approach is relevant to a very real, current issue. Homeless service providers do not have a clear picture of their client’s health history e.g. visits to the emergency room or to a mental health provider. Health
Building a Data Bridge Between the Healthcare and Homeless Response System Read More >>
