NHCHC Resources

Health and Homelessness among Veterans: Experiences of HCH Grantees

To examine the characteristics and needs of veterans within the HCH setting, the National HCH Council launched a veterans research initiative in December 2011. In phase 1 of the initiative, the National HCH Council conducted key expert interviews and focus groups with HCH clinicians and administrators to learn more about veterans accessing HCH services. Download […]

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Clarification of the 12-Month Rule

HRSA clarified the definition of homelessness in response to language included in the Senate Appropriations Committee Report and confirmed in the Conference Committee Report on the FY2012 Appropriations Act. Read this Policy Advisory from John Lozier, executive director of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council. Here is the memo from Jim Macrae, Bureau of Primary Health Care

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Health & Homeless Among Women Veterans

This Research Update from the National HCH Council provides a focused literature review on health and homelessness among women veterans in the United States. This topic is gaining increasing attention in research, public policy, and the media due to rising levels of deployment and an elevated risk of homelessness among women veterans. Download Research (PDF)

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Anatomy of Implementation: The Structural Framework for Meaningful Use of Electronic Medical Records

Electronic Health Record (EHR) implementation often exposes an organization’s strengths and weaknesses in leadership, communication, workflow, and staffing. This document outlines the key foundational elements identified by Health Care for the Homeless grantees for successful implementation of electronic health records. Download Research (PDF)

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Operation CHOICES: Nutrition and Fitness Programming to Combat Obesity and Food Insecurity for Families in Shelters

Presented by National Health Care for the Homeless Council This case report explores the issues of obesity and food insecurity experienced by families living in shelters, as well as demonstrating the impact of a shelter-based obesity prevention program. Download Research (PDF)

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Managing Complex Comorbidities in Individuals Experiencing Homelessness

Managing patients who have multiple chronic conditions presents many challenges to providers and requires a high level of integrated care to be successful. This resource from the HCH Clinicians’ Network provides a brief summary of the literature on the impact of multiple chronic conditions on the U.S. and highlights practices from four HCH grantees to

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