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J Public Health Manag Pract
; 27 Suppl 1, COVID-19 and Public Health: Looking Back, Moving Forward: S57-S62, 2021.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33239563
RESUMO
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.