Articles for the Topic "Spotlights on PATH Practices & Programs"

Spotlight on PATH Practices and Programs: The Medical Home

2011-06-28T05:16:43

In 1976, the American Academy of Pediatrics introduced the concept of Patient Centered Medical Home, or simply “medical home.” The basis of medical home is the premise that quality medical care requires continuity in the provider and patient relationship. According to the Future of Family Medicine Project, a medical home should be “accessible, accountable, comprehensive, integrated, patient-centered, safe, scientifically valid, and satisfying to both patients and their physicians” (Martin, 2004). Above all else, the modern medical home is about a relationship between a medical provider and a patient that is grounded in compassion and based on open communication and holistic, longitudinal care.

Spotlight: Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS)

2010-06-22T02:54:20

Collecting and storing information about consumers can be a daunting and cumbersome task. Contrary to programs that have unique data tracking systems, programs funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), utilize Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS). This spotlight provides background about HMIS and highlights the work of PATH Providers in Idaho, New Jersey, and Hamilton County, Ohio. (Authors)

Spotlight: Integrating Mental Health and Primary Health Care

2009-05-15T12:21:11

Service integration can be an effective model when it mobilizes an orchestrated response to the multiple health and socioeconomic needs of people experiencing homelessness. This “Spotlight” issue describes how one PATH program in Wisconsin links behavioral health and medical services for individuals they serve.

Spotlight: Integrating Mobile Data Management Technology in Outreach

2009-05-15T12:22:25

Data collection and management in PATH programs are critical elements of program administration. Efficient and reliable record-keeping is necessary for effective program management and quality care. Documenting the information collected during outreach in individual records and data reporting systems is a challenge, and we continue to strive to develop tools for improvement in this area. We know that technology can assist us in our work.

Spotlight: Motivational Interviewing

2011-01-05T01:04:00

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, strength-based approach that focuses on meeting people where they are and motivating an individual's intrinsic desire to change. This "Spotlight" issue highlights how four PATH programs utilize Motivational Interviewing to successfully engage and work with consumers.

Spotlight: PATH and Housing First

2009-05-15T12:44:43

PATH and Housing First are a natural partnership. Although PATH programs are limited in their ability to assist financially with housing, PATH can provide the outreach as well as the initial case management and residential support services for those individuals moving into a Housing First program. Below you will find information about how five PATH Programs are supporting and partnering with Housing First, along with tips and ideas for starting and sustaining a Housing First program.

Spotlight: PATH Programs Providing SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery)

2009-05-18T12:56:06

Access to mainstream benefits is crucial for transitioning out of homelessness. It is estimated that 10-15% of individuals experiencing homelessness are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) (Policy Research Associates, 2008)—benefits which provide income to support individuals who are not able to work due to disability. Once these benefits are in place, most recipients also become eligible for health care through either Medicaid or Medicare.

Spotlight: PATH Working with Project Homeless Connect

2009-05-15T12:26:24

The partnership between PATH and Project Homeless Connect is a natural one. PATH workers have relationships with hard to reach consumers, as well as strong connections with other providers in their communities.

Spotlight: Serving Transition Age Youth

2009-05-15T12:31:55

PATH programs can improve services to transition age youth and young adults by assertively ensuring that their services are provided in a manner that is respectful, informed, and safe. While most PATH programs are not designed specially to serve young people between the ages of 16 and 25 years, youth are often served alongside adults in PATH programs. It is important to recognize their unique needs, and that integrating transitioning youth back into mainstream resources and housing can prevent them from being homeless as adults.