Hospital systems are often structured around assumptions of stable housing, caregiver support, and predictable discharge destinations. When those assumptions do not hold, both patients and providers navigate complex terrain. Drawing on qualitative interviews with hospitalized individuals experiencing homelessness and the clinicians and staff who care for them, this session highlights shared challenges and divergent perspectives within inpatient settings.
Participants will gain insight into the lived experience of hospitalization without housing, the operational and moral tensions faced by hospital teams, and actionable strategies to strengthen discharge planning, cross-sector communication, and person-centered care for this population.
Featured Speakers:
- Corinne T. Feldman, MMS, PA-C (she/her) Director, Workforce Development and Education at USC Street Medicine
- Emily Frink, project administrator in workforce development and education at USC Street Medicine
Registration & Details:
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Central / 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern
