Across America, the number of older adults seen in clinics and shelters is increasing. In 2006, 184 HCH grantees reported over 155,000 men and women aged 50 and older (22% of all clients), up from 98,000 in 2002 (18% of all clients served by 152 grantees).1,2 While some of these individuals have long histories of […]
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This report describes the experiences of 33 HCH projects that use outreach vehicles, ranging from passenger vans to custom-designed clinics on wheels, to provide a variety of health services to people without stable housing. Download Research (PDF)
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Higher incidence, prevalence, and acuity of medical and behavioral problems among people who are homeless warrant the availability of comprehensive medical and behavioral health services. Limited access to mental health specialists, stigma associated with mental illness, and negative health outcomes relat- ed to undiagnosed or untreated behavioral disorders make it incumbent on primary care providers
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Serious health problems are common among homeless persons, and shelter settings may pose or exacerbate particular health risks for residents and service providers, as well as opportunities for important health care interventions. This guide has been designed for communities where providers of shelter and other services can come together, learn about and discuss the issues,
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Supervising staff in today’s health care settings is difficult at best. Patients present with complex needs, time and resources are scarce, and managed care requirements exert pressure to do more with less. But supervision in Health Care for the Homeless programs is fraught with a special set of challenges, including the need to oversee staff
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From the Communication & Connection Tool Kit in Shelter Health: Essentials of Care for People Living in Shelter by Ken Kraybill & Jeff Olivet | National Health Care for the Homeless Council Download Research (PDF)
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PowerPoint presentation by Bob Donovan, MD, Cincinnati Health Network, Inc. Focuses on communicable diseases and general prevention measures. Download Research (PDF)
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Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) grantees need to track measurable outcomes to determine whether their services are having a positive impact on clients and to provide an empirical basis for improving quality of care. They also need a means of ensuring accountability to funders. This report addresses difficulties and potential benefits that HCH projects
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