National Healthcare for The Homeless Council
Healing path recuperative care is Working with the National institute for Medical respite care (NIMRC) to receive engagement for national certification.
HEALING PATH RECUPERATIVE CARE IS PENDING NIMRC CERTIFICATION
At Healing Path, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered medical respite care for individuals experiencing homelessness. Our approach aligns with the latest 2021 Standards for Medical Respite Programs, ensuring best practices in healthcare coordination, housing support, and holistic recovery.
These standards guide our mission to provide a safe, dignified, and structured environment where individuals can heal, access essential services, and transition toward stable housing. Our team follows evidence-based care models to bridge the gap between hospital discharge and long-term wellness, fostering comprehensive recovery for our community.
Learn more about our commitment to excellence in medical respite care and how we support individuals on their healing journey.
Community Health Needs Assessment:
Priority Areas
ACCESS
TO CARE
BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH
CHRONIC
CONDITION
RESILIENCY
SOCIAL
NEEDS
Path by The Numbers 2023
At A Glance Total
26,211
People Served
LOS ANGELES
15,852 people served
2,698 housing placements
SAN DIEGO
6,594 people served
884 housing placements
SANTA CLARA COUNTY
1,188 people served
221 housing placements
ORANGE COUNT
2,053 people served
182 housing placements
SANTA BARBARA
534 people served
119 housing placements
Data represents
approximate totals from
July 2022 June 2023
Minneapolis
In Minneapolis, multiple organizations work to provide life-saving services for individuals experiencing homelessness. These services include street outreach, housing navigation, interim housing, emergency shelters, rapid rehousing, intensive case management, landlord engagement, and permanent supportive housing solutions. Additionally, Hennepin County plays a key role in addressing homelessness by offering healthcare access, employment support, and mental health resources to those in need.
Homelessness in Hennepin County
Hennepin County
2,500
Total individuals experiencing homelessness
3,700
Minneapolis city averages for patients experiencing homelessness:
- Patient visits / month: 550
- Daily census:
- 15 patients in Emergency Department
- 12 inpatients
Standard 1 :
Medical respite program provides safe and quality accommodations.
Standard 2 :
Medical respite program provides quality environmental services.
Standard 3 :
Medical respite program manages timely and safe care transitions to medical respite from acute care, specialty care, and/or community settings.
Standard 4 :
Medical respite program administers high quality post-acute clinical care.
Standard 5 :
Medical respite program assists in health care coordination, provides wrap-around services, and facilitates access to comprehensive support services.
Standard 6 :
Medical respite program facilitates safe and appropriate care transitions out of medical respite care.
Standard 7 :
Medical respite care personnel are equipped to address the needs of people experiencing homelessness
Standard 8 :
Medical respite care is driven by quality improvement.
Standards for Medical Respite Care Programs
Standards for Medical Respite Care Programs
Standard 1: Medical respite program provides safe and quality accommodations.
Standard 2: Medical respite program provides quality environmental services.
Standard 3: Medical respite program manages timely and safe care transitions to medical respite from acute care, specialty care, and/or community settings.
Standard 4: Medical respite program administers high quality post-acute clinical care.
Standard 5: Medical respite program assists in health care coordination, provides wrap-around services, and facilitates access to comprehensive support services.
Standard 6: Medical respite program facilitates safe and appropriate care transitions out of medical respite care.
Standard 7: Medical respite care personnel are equipped to address the needs of people experiencing homelessness.
Standard 8: Medical respite care is driven by quality improvement.
Community Health Needs Assessment
Minneapolis, Minnesota Community Health Needs Assessment 2016-2022 Community Health Needs Assessment and Listening Tour Findings
- Social needs (housing and food) identified as priorities
- Affordable and healthy living starts with housing
- More resources are needed to address the root causes of poor health for patients experiencing homelessness.
- Key findings also highlighted the need for increased access to healthcare and mental health services for homeless individuals.
- Collaboration between community organizations and local healthcare systems is critical to address these challenges.
