Supporting and Protecting Residents Experiencing Homelessness in the Nation's Largest Cities During COVID-19

Large urban health departments developed and implemented various approaches to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks and promote the health and well-being of individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity throughout the pandemic. Reviewing the approaches of several large urban health departments,...

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Published in:Journal of public health management and practice Vol. 27 Suppl 1, COVID-19 and Public Health: Looking Back, Moving Forward; p. S57
Main Authors: Nichols, Gabrielle, Mays, Max
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 01.01.2021
Subjects:
Cities - epidemiology
COVID-19 - epidemiology
COVID-19 - prevention & control
Homeless Persons - statistics & numerical data
Humans
Pandemics - prevention & control
Pandemics - statistics & numerical data
SARS-CoV-2
United States - epidemiology
United States Public Health Service - organization & administration
United States Public Health Service - statistics & numerical data
Urban Health Services - organization & administration
Urban Health Services - statistics & numerical data
United States
Cities
ISSN:1550-5022, 1550-5022
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Summary:Large urban health departments developed and implemented various approaches to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks and promote the health and well-being of individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity throughout the pandemic. Reviewing the approaches of several large urban health departments, the most frequent practices included increasing housing options, on-the-ground outreach and resource allocation, and integrated communications. Key steps necessary to develop and implement these policies and procedures are discussed, and innovative approaches are highlighted.
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ISSN:1550-5022
1550-5022
DOI:10.1097/PHH.0000000000001287