Resource Details

Health Centers Improve Health Outcomes with Medical Respite Care

Year Developed: 2022

Resource Type: Publication.

Primary Audience: Administrative Staff Board of Directors C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIO, COOs, CMOs, etc.)
Secondary Audience: Clinicians 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: The purpose of this issue brief is to describe medical respite care programs, illustrate how health centers can fulfill mission and add value to their community by adding a medical respite care program, outline both the advantages and challenges to such an expansion, and offer action steps for health centers to consider. As the larger health care system increasingly focuses on addressing social determinants of health (such as the lack of housing) through innovative care approaches, HRSA-funded health centers play an important role as a key health care partner in communities across the nation.

Resource Topic: , Special and Vulnerable Populations

Resource Subtopic: , Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).

Keywords: Access to Care, Care Coordination, Health Care Facilities, Health Systems, Housing, Insurance and Claims, Integrated Care, Partnerships, Persons Experiencing Homelessness, Planning.