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Improving Care Coordination For The Homeless Population Using Systematic Quality Improvement, Rutendo Nyasvisvo
Improving Care Coordination For The Homeless Population Using Systematic Quality Improvement, Rutendo Nyasvisvo
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Background and Objectives: Care coordination for the homeless population is challenging due to the complexity of healthcare and the uncertain life circumstances of the homeless individual. Objectives were developed to guide care coordination for the homeless by utilization of the free clinic to create PCP referrals, appointments and tracking follow-up care to increase appointment attendance and improve health outcomes for the homeless individual.
Design: A quality improvement project.
Setting: A faith-based non-profit homeless shelter organization in the Midwestern United States.
Participants: Participants include 25 homeless guests, 5 staff members including a clinic coordinator, 3 registered nurses and 1 licensed practical …