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A Melbourne hospital’s housing program cut homeless patients’ ER visits by 76% and saved hundreds of thousands per person.
Homelessness in Victoria is fueling rising emergency department visits, with St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne expecting 8,000 homeless patients by year-end, many suffering severe health issues from prolonged street living.
To reduce readmissions, the hospital launched a six-month transitional housing program offering shelter, meals, and health services, resulting in a 76% drop in emergency visits and 91% of participants securing permanent housing.
The initiative, prioritizing First Nations people and older adults, saves $200,000 to $350,000 per person over a decade.
Specialized mental health and substance use hubs within the ER provide immediate support to stabilize patients and prevent rehospitalization.
Un programa de alojamiento de un hospital de Melbourne redujo las visitas de pacientes sin hogar a urgencias en un 76% y ahorró cientos de miles por persona.