Open AccessSupporting and Protecting Residents Experiencing Homelessness in the Nation's Largest Cities During COVID-19
Author(s) -
Gabrielle Nichols,
M.P.H. Glen P. Mays
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of public health management and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.771
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1550-5022
pISSN - 1078-4659
DOI - 10.1097/phh.0000000000001287
Subject(s) - outreach , covid-19 , pandemic , key (lock) , business , outbreak , environmental health , environmental planning , economic growth , medicine , geography , computer security , computer science , economics , disease , pathology , virology , infectious disease (medical specialty)
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.