People experiencing homelessness face barriers to vaccination, including lack of transportation, limited availability of technology, and no established connection to a health care provider. More than 30 states have specifically prioritized vaccinations for homeless populations.
view more »Screening tools and community partnerships are key to treating patients experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Explore federal guidance and discover the practical work of essential hospitals to meet the needs of homeless individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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CDC recommends shelters plan for higher usage during the outbreak and consult with community leaders, local public health departments, and faith-based organizations about places to refer clients if a shelter space is full.
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States Work to Meet Health Care Needs of Homeless PopulationsIn a new state policy brief, America’s Essential Hospitals examines the unique health care risks homeless individuals face, states leading the way to create long-term solutions, and the role essential hospitals play in providing care to homeless populations.
view more »Essential hospitals not only help millions of Americans achieve physical well-being, they create economic health in the communities they serve.
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Under the “Better Way to Live” program, 62 “alternative level of care” patients have been successfully transitioned to a post–acute care facility.
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The hospital and its community partners have transformed lives and achieved significant savings in health care costs by giving the homeless a place to live.
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The UI Health program aims to help the city's chronically homeless reach stability and reduce health care costs by providing them with permanent homes.
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Accountable Health Communities to test whether clinical and community-based services alignment can improve care quality and affordability. CMS offers webinars on grant application process; letters of intent are due Feb. 8.
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New ASPR toolkit helps providers address the needs of people experiencing homelessness in their disaster response preplanning and recovery.
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Brief summarizes essential hospitals' role caring for homeless patients, strategies for improving care, and recommendations for forming sustainable community partnerships.
view more »Los Angeles County Department of Health Services is using county health funds to house and care for the homeless. California wants to with Medicaid funds.
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Health Care for the Homeless: Considerations for Essential HospitalsLearn more about what essential hospitals can do to improve care for homeless patients.
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Association researcher concludes web series by describing the web-like effect of social factors on health and treatment
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These two prominent social factors directly affect health outcomes. Essential hospitals are supporting patients in these areas with PCMHs, medical respite programs, and employment and housing programs.
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