As one of only a few health system-led medical respite programs in the nation, our recuperative care program (RCP) supports patients during their stay in the program and continues with wrap- around care after exiting the program. As a ten-bed respite care for those experiencing homelessness and medical needs, the RCP offers up to 90 […]
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Our 2023 Conference embraces the theme “Toward Justice: Leading with Lived Experience.” Growing inequities and criminalization of homelessness are diminishing our society and threatening the lives of people experiencing homelessness. In 2023, we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the National Consumer Advisory Board and the people with lived expertise of homelessness who have been
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People experiencing homelessness (PEH) have increased rates of polysubstance use and more than 12x the risk of overdose mortality compared to the general population (Fine, 2022). Being homeless makes it difficult to meet basic biological needs, and shelters often utilize congregate living arrangements that can be challenging for people seeking recovery. The Housing First approach
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Health can be directly impacted by social determinants, such as access one’s to care and physical environment. Because individuals living in temporary housing are often disproportionately affected by these Social Determinants of Health (SDoH), our organization created a study to assess the risk factors related to socio-environmental conditions. The study utilized a 34-item questionnaire that
Co-sponsored by the National Harm Reduction Coalition and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, this full-day session will focus on harm reduction practices to support people experiencing homelessness who use drugs. Taught by expert faculty from both the harm reduction and health care for the homeless communities, the day will include practical strategies
A unique partnership between a College of Nursing and a homeless shelter was created to provide onsite medical oversight and coordination of care for individuals experiencing homelessness. Nursing leaders understand that in order to better address social determinants of health and to improve health outcomes among persons who are experiencing homelessness, it is imperative to
Speakers: Meghan Miller: Director of Health Education, The Floating Hospital; Karen Hudson: Program Leader, Homeless Health Initiative, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; Erica Pugh: Temple University Location Session Materials: Download PowerPoint Presentation “Creation and evaluation of an intensive health education camp intervention for adolescents living in temporary housing” Download PowerPoint Presentation “Addressing Social, Healthcare and Occupational Justice
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How does a health center create and launch a mobile health clinic and maintain a sustainable, viable mobile service delivery program? This session will provide best practices to create a sustainability plan for a mobile health clinic with a financial model and best practices for clinical operations, workforce, and vehicular management and maintenance. The most
