2019 Spring Virtual Training Archived Session Materials Important note: CME credits are not available for the archived recordings of these webinars. The Nexus of Sex Work and Homelessness Wednesday, March 6: 12 p.m. CT View Archived Slides (PDF) Additional Materials include Q&A Document. The sex trade industry comprises a wide range of activities, in several […]
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End of Life Care Guidelines(PDF) Aging in Supportive Housing(PDF) In Focus-Aging and Housing Instability(PDF) In this last of a four-part “Clinicians’ Coffee Chat” series, participants will share questions, wisdom, and resources on aging and homelessness. Discussion topics will include helping clients without homes access assisted living care, continuity of medical care once clients are
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Webinar Slides(PDF) In the fall of 2018, a multi-disciplinary team of residents representing internal medicine, nurse practitioners, clinical pharmacy, and social work convened to address a low rate of initiation of PrEP for eligible Veterans in the Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team (HPACT) clinic at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS). Barriers identified in
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Webinar Slides(PDF) Since 2016, over 17 states have been affected by hepatitis A outbreaks, and more than 15,000 cases, 8,500 hospitalizations, and 140 deaths have been reported. San Diego was one of the first jurisdictions affected. This outbreak was driven by conditions related to homelessness and injection and non-injection drug use. This webinar will examine
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Webinar Slides(PDF) NHCHC MAT Policy Brief(PDF) Project HOPE Medication First Model(PDF) Project HOPE Addiction Laguage Guide(PDF) Buprenorphine Research on New Approaches article(PDF) While Health Care for the Homeless programs serve only 4% of all health center patients nationally, they are responsible for serving nearly 40% of all patients receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Patient need
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Webinar Slides(PDF) The incidence of cervical cancer in women experiencing homelessness is 4.4 times higher than the general population, and women who are unstably housed are 6 times more likely to die from cervical cancer than their counterparts in the general population. There are many structural and practice barriers that lend to these disparities. Poor
Webinar Slides(PDF) Assist your clients in developing a concise, unique, practical plan to address the many dangers and challenges they face as women experiencing homelessness – for any reason. How, when, where, and why a safety plan is developed will largely inform its effectiveness, and a well-formed plan can serve as a source of encouragement
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Webinar Slides(PDF) The HCH model of care is often lauded for its patient-centered, trauma-informed approach to providing a wide range of health and support services to very vulnerable people experiencing homelessness. The HCH community rightly prides itself on a “whatever-it-takes” approach to engaging clients in care and stabilizing numerous complex conditions. Yet, when faced with
