Clinical Guidelines for Medical Respite/ Recuperative Care
Activities of Daily Living
Year Developed: 2021
Resource Type: Publication.Primary Audience: Administrative Staff
Clinicians
Secondary Audience: Board of Directors
C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIO, COOs, CMOs, etc.)
Enabling Staff
Outreach Staff
PCAs
Language(s): English
Developed by: National Health Care for the Homeless Council (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: Programs should utilize this guideline to consider modifications to their programs and admission criteria while maintaining safety, an appropriate scope of practice, and conscientious utilization of available respite beds and services. This document provides guidance to understanding ADL, levels of assistance, and potential interventions that may be implemented within the medical respite setting.
Resource Topic: Operations, Quality, , Special and Vulnerable Populations, Health Equity
Resource Subtopic: Administrative Policies, Patient Centered Medical Home, , Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), Quality Improvement.
Keywords: Care Coordination, Case Studies, Health Risk and Behavior, Housing, Implementation Tools, Older Adults (Elders/Elderly), Persons Experiencing Homelessness, Performance Improvement, Physical Activity, Risk Management, Screening.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.