The Uniform Data System (UDS) is a central data repository for standardized health data from health centers funded under the Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. §254b) (330 Health Centers). This fact sheet will summarize how the UDS data reported in 2016 has been used by the National Health Care for […]
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Webinar Slides(PDF) Enterprise Report Stout Street Health Center and Lofts(PDF) Denver Housing Policy Brief(PDF) The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) has been investing in supportive housing since 1990. Since that time, this comprehensive community health center has developed nearly 1,700 units of housing, and is one of the country’s leaders in integrating health
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Webinar Slides(PDF) TIC Self Assessment(PDF) MHFA TI assessment(PDF) SAMHSA Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a TI Approach(PDF) THRIVE Guide to TI Organizational Development(PDF) Trauma Informed Organizational Toolkit(PDF) The National HCH Council is currently coordinating a 3-year Learning Collaborative to assist programs in adopting a trauma-informed approach. This webinar will share updates on
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Given the conditions that we know increase the likelihood of suicide in the general population, compounding factors faced when experiencing homelessness place those without homes at much higher risk. This fact sheet details common risk factors for suicidal behaviors, mental health and clinical utilization trends of HCH grantees reported in the 2016 Uniform Data System
PowerPoint Slides(PDF) Annually, HRSA-funded community health centers are required to report clinical data related to patient socio-demographics, health measures, and staffing and utilization. Based on Technical Assistance requests submitted to the National HCH Council, we provide secondary analysis on the Uniform Data System that can be used for clinical performance and baseline measures to improve
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One HCH Center’s Framework for a Safe and Healthy Environment slides(PDF) Value-Based Decision-Making Outline(PDF) AHCH Framework for a Healthy and Safe Campus Environment(PDF) By design, HCH organizations are committed to engaging and serving the most vulnerable populations in unconventional settings, through innovative mechanisms. As such, the work is laden with tensions: welcoming while
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Webinar Slides(PDF) For patients experiencing homelessness, health issues are easily exacerbated by the harsh conditions and stress of living without homes. Access to coordinated, comprehensive health care and community services is essential to providing better health outcomes, but navigating community health systems can be especially difficult for homeless populations. We are pleased to provide this
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Webinar Slides(PDF) Meeting the complex needs of patients experiencing homelessness can be difficult to do in traditional health care settings. Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) Programs are specifically designed to meet the specialized health care needs of these patients. This webinar will give an overview of the HCH Program and the models of care
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