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Respiratory Conditions – Adapted Clinical Guidelines for HCH Providers

Respiratory conditions are a significant health concern for people experiencing homelessness (PEH). PEH have higher rates of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), influenza, and pneumonia than the general population. Respiratory conditions contribute to higher rates of mortality among people experiencing homelessness, especially when combined with other conditions. Respiratory conditions can be exacerbated by risk […]

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Pre- and Post-Operative Care: Adapted Clinical Guidelines for HCH Providers

Surgery has become a routine part of health care, and what constitutes surgery has expanded beyond the traditional concept of a major procedure completed under general anesthesia. Today, surgeries range from outpatient procedures like screening colonoscopies and wound debridement, to inpatient procedures such as joint replacements and emergency cardiac surgeries. As with all other aspects

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Neurological Conditions – Adapted Clinical Guidelines for HCH Providers

Neurological conditions are those that impact the nervous system and can have significant impacts on a person’s overall health, functional abilities, and quality of life. Like other conditions, people experiencing homelessness are more likely to have certain neurological conditions, and the effects of these conditions are increased in the context of housing instability. People experiencing

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Cardiovascular Disease – Adapted Clinical Guidelines for HCH Providers

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among people experiencing homelessness (PEH). The CVD burden among people experiencing homelessness is multifactorial, resulting from a high prevalence of risk factors, barriers to care, and challenges managing CVD without stable housing. Risk factors include untreated hypertension and diabetes, tobacco use, substance

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Conditions of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Adapted Clinical Guidelines for HCH Providers

People experiencing homelessness (PEH) are at increased risk of experiencing dermatologic conditions and related complications compared to people with stable housing. The causes of the increased prevalence of skin conditions and complications among PEH are multifactorial, stemming largely from the realities of homelessness itself. People experiencing homelessness are often exposed to extreme temperatures and weather,

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A Guide to Starting a Recuperative Care Program in California

A Guide to Starting a Recuperative Care Program in California is a thoughtfully constructed and detailed roadmap, providing both practical step-by-step instructions and tips for navigating the nuanced complexities of the current recuperative care landscape in the state. Like all projects produced by the Council’s Medical Respite Team, we hope this guide will elevate the

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