Background: Lack of stable housing adversely affects health outcomes, increases healthcare utilization, and increases mortality. Few studies have assessed the prevalence of homelessness and housing insecurity in hospitalized patients. To address this gap, we conducted a hospital point-in-time study to determine the prevalence of housing insecurity and homelessness among hospitalized patients at two academic medical [...]

Background: Social determinants of health (SDOH) are thought to account for up to half of modifiable outcomes related to health. Children from minority groups and/or lower socioeconomic backgrounds are at higher risk for hospitalization. Efforts have been made to screen for social risk factors in the outpatient setting. However, few studies describe inpatient SDOH screening [...]

Background: Individuals experiencing homelessness have increased disease burden and healthcare needs compared to the general population. Homelessness is correlated with poor health outcomes and higher early mortality rates. Despite increased health care needs, individuals experiencing homelessness have more barriers and therefore less exposure to ambulatory care with consequently higher rates of acute hospital care. Unhoused [...]