Resource Details

Safety in the Health Care for the Homeless Settings

Consumer Perceptions and Advice

Year Developed: 2016

Resource Type: Publication.

Primary Audience: Administrative Staff
Secondary Audience: C-Suite (CEOs, CFO's, CIO, COO's, CMO's, etc)

Language(s): English

Developed by: National Health Care for the Homeless Council (See other resources developed by this organization).

Resource Summary: Responding to the findings of a recent survey conducted by the HCH National Consumer Advisory Board, this resource provides recommendations for developing physical spaces that promote well-being, considerations for vulnerable populations, and strategies for providing workforce and staff support.

Resource Details: For vulnerable populations, feeling “safe” involves not only the physical environment, but also emotional and psychological well-being. The National HCH Council’s National Consumer Advisory Board (NCAB) has worked with clinicians and administrators across the United States to develop a guide to Creating a Culture of Safety at Health Centers. Responding to the findings of a recent survey conducted by NCAB, this resource provides recommendations for developing physical spaces that promote well-being, considerations for vulnerable populations, and strategies for providing staff support.

Resource Topic: Quality, Special and Vulnerable Populations

Resource Subtopic: Administrative Policies, Quality Improvement.

Keywords: Persons Experiencing Homelessness.