墨尔本医院的住房计划将无家可归患者的急诊检查削减了76%, A Melbourne hospital’s housing program cut homeless patients’ ER visits by 76% and saved hundreds of thousands per person.

维多利亚州的无家可归现象正在激起越来越多的紧急部门访问, 墨尔本的圣文森特医院预计到年底将有8000名无家可归的病人, 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. 为减少重新入院人数,该医院启动了为期六个月的过渡性住房方案,提供住所、膳食和保健服务,导致76%的紧急访问和91%的参与者获得永久住房。 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. 该倡议将第一民族人民和老年人列为优先事项,在十年中每人节省20万至350 000美元。 The initiative, prioritizing First Nations people and older adults, saves $200,000 to $350,000 per person over a decade. 急诊区内专门的心理健康和药物使用中心提供即时支持,以稳定病人的病情并防止再入医院。 Specialized mental health and substance use hubs within the ER provide immediate support to stabilize patients and prevent rehospitalization.