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| An essential aspect of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council’s mission is empowerment. People experiencing homelessness have been disempowered in many ways, including at the ballot box. In our roles as service providers and advocates, it is not only legal but encouraged for health centers and nonprofits to register historically disenfranchised groups to vote!
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| 1 in 10 Unhoused People Vote. That's a Problem.
Our Senior Policy Director Barbara DiPietro talked to two members of the HCH Community who are working on voter registration to increase the number of unhoused people who vote. Learn more on A Closer Look, our policy blog.
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| Congratulations to the Recipient of Our First Trailblazer in California Recuperative Care Award!
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The National Institute for Medical Respite Care, a special program of NHCHC, is delighted to announce that the very first Trailblazer in California Recuperative Care Award has been awarded to Sandra Maple-Deaver of Gospel Center Rescue Mission in Stockton.
Maple-Deaver received her award at the inaugural California Recuperative Care Symposium in Sacramento Sept. 12, 2024. The symposium brought together more than 260 providers, advocates, and partners in health for two days of celebration and collaboration in the California recuperative care sphere. The Trailblazer in California Recuperative Care Award is an honor created in 2024 and presented by the Respite Care Providers’ Network in collaboration with NIMRC and NHCHC. The 2024 award was sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross.
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| Join HRSA's Health Center Preparedness & Response Forum to Learn Emergency and Recovery Strategies
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For health centers serving priority populations, such as agricultural workers, individuals experiencing homelessness, residents of public housing, and other underserved groups, including older adults, and Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian patients, HRSA National Training and Technical Assistance Partners (NTTAPs) will host a four-part webinar series focused on preparing for and responding to a wide variety of emergencies. These sessions will promote promising practices and offer strategies for addressing challenges related to both emergency planning and recovery. All sessions are held between 1-2 p.m. Central Time.
Topics in this webinar series:
- Oct. 16, 2024: Emerging Issues
- Dec. 18, 2024: Patients with Access and Functional Needs
- Feb. 19, 2025: Extreme Heat
- April 16, 2025: Workforce Supports
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| Have You taken the NTTAP Needs Assessment?
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Health center team members, you're invited to give your input on training and professional development needs for health center staff by completing the 2024 National Health Center Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Needs Assessment.
This needs assessment is an initiative of the 22 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)-funded National Training and Technical Assistance Partners (NTTAPs) and coordinated by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC). It will be administered by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI). This assessment is conducted every three years, so don't miss your chance to be heard!
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| Listening Sessions Aim to Address Communication Challenges Felt by Community Health Workers
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In October, the National Health Care for the Homeless Council will join other partners in community health for virtual listening sessions to enhance SDOH (Social Determinants of Health) data collection. These sessions aim to address communication challenges and training needs for Community Health Workers who work in health centers. The Council's session on working with people experiencing homelessness will be held Oct. 22!
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| Learning Collaborative Will Focus on Quality Improvement Strategies for Health Centers
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In November and December, NHCHC will facilitate a Learning Collaborative for health center staff serving people experiencing homeless with an interest in quality improvement. These discussions will focus on quality improvement strategies and identifying quality measures that are relevant for serving PEH. Health centers are encouraged to invite up to three team members to attend.
Session Dates:
- Nov. 4: Introduction to the learning collaborative and basics of quality improvement
- Nov. 18: How do we use existing UDS reporting requirements for quality improvement?
- Dec. 2: What quality measures are important for serving people experiencing homelessness?
- Dec. 16: Building out quality improvement systems
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| Post-COVID Conditions Toolkit Has Free Resources
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The latest Post-COVID Conditions Toolkit update is here! This month's free resources from Americares include a handout that provides an overview of rehabilitative options available for patients experiencing Post-COVID Conditions (PCC), including physical limitations, cognitive difficulties, and respiratory issues.
Plus: Join the next three webinars in the Americares and ECHO-Chicago PCC online learning series Oct. 2, Oct. 16, and Oct. 30 at 12 p.m. Central Time. CME credits are available! Missed the webinars? View the archive at the link below, under the "Online Learning Series" header.
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Oct. 22: Beyond Screening — Using SDOH Data for Effective Care Solutions
2 p.m. CDT
Are you interested in learning more about how your Health Care for the Homeless health center can address positive social needs screens? Join NHCHC and the HITEQ Center for a free webinar to learn how to support timely social needs referrals and care planning and operationalize social needs data. A panel of expert health center representatives will share examples of how these workflows can be applied. While this webinar will focus on HCH health centers, anyone involved directly in social needs screening processes are welcome. ✅ LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
Oct. 23: Lessons Learned — Transitions of Care for People Experiencing Homelessness in the Hospital Setting
2 p.m. CDT
Join CommonSpirit Health, USC Street Medicine, and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council for a 90-minute webinar discussing the unique and complex needs of individuals experiencing homelessness during and post hospitalization. Participants will learn how to use the HOUSED BEDS assessment tool, which will help staff collect vital information to support a successful discharge, and be introduced to a new toolkit for providers to adjust the hospital care plan to promote a safer discharge. 1.5 hours of CEUs are available for ACCME, ANCC, ASWB, and NY SW, and are pending for AOTA. ✅ LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
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NHCHC Has a New Mailing Address
Please update your address book to the address below. If you are sending mail to a specific staff member, please include their full name name AND the full organization name! Mail without NHCHC or National Health Care for the Homeless Council in the address will not be delivered.
National Health Care for the Homeless Council
100 Powell Place #1558
Nashville, TN 37204
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| August 22, 2024 | Volume 7, Issue 8 | Archives
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