assion demonstrated by HomelessCare will encourage homeless patients who might not attempt to obtain medical care to have their problems addressed. This in turn will alleviate not only the misery and suffering of the homeless but the discouragement that keeps them homeless. HomelessCare can help some patientsùthose who are homeless by reason of health issuesùstep out of homelessness into a better life. For the rest, it will provide sensitive and caring healthcare and a network of assistance providers that improve the homeless personÆs quality of life.
The Healthcare Environment and Culture
The service strategy for HomelessCare is predicated upon the organizationÆs vision and mission statements. The vision to ôprovide comprehensive, high-quality healthcare to the homeless in an atmosphere of respect and compassionö precludes such demoralizing activities as forcing patients to take a number, sit for hours in a crowded waiting room, or submit to rough or insensitive treatment. The homeless must be treated with the same cons
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