How We Can Help the Unhoused (Homeless)

Activity Summary

The unhoused (homeless) present to us in everyday life as we move about our cities and towns. Unique challenges are presented to us when they become our patients and, particularly, when it comes time for discharge. This presentation offers insight into some of the reasons people become unhoused and why many remain unhoused for long periods of time. The facilitator also offers suggestions as to how the nurse can help during hospitalization and with discharge planning. The presentation concludes with a discussion of ways we can help the homeless outside of the hospital.

Objectives

Identify reasons patients are unhoused—who they are, where they live, why they do not have a permanent home.
Define the needs and wants of those who are unhoused in relation to their medical concerns.
Discuss some of the challenges of working with those who are unhoused, with a focus on what the nurse can do to help.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.