Deciding whether to recommend a patient to Medical shelters that provide Recuperative Care or just to let them go back into the street can be an overwhelming experience. That is why it would be best not to take this decision without talking with the medical staff at the shelter and see what can be done for such an individual.

Many people don’t have a roof over their heads. Some might have made some bad investments, while others got here because they made certain choices with their life such as get addicted to drugs or alcohol. Some might have resorted to substance abuse because it was the only way they could handle living on the streets. Either way, each of these persons have their own story and many of them can turn their life around if they only got a chance to do so. 

As a medical professional, you surely see countless homeless people come into the hospital when they are in a critical condition and then released when they are in a stable condition, but unable to care for themselves while living on the street. Surely you have thought about trying to help some of them. However, circumstances make it almost impossible to help them. But, the good news is that with the help of Medical shelters, the situation can change for the patients that are accepted at such an establishment. That is because of the fact that they have the chance to get better in a medical environment, where they are supervised by medical staff.

However, they would not be staying in a hospital, but in a facility where they can do their daily activities on their own, such as get dressed, feed themselves, take their medication and so on. But, medical professionals would supervise them while being here. This means that the individuals that have a substance abuse problem will either have to stop or will not be accepted into the shelter. Of course, there are many other conditions that need to be met. For instance, if the patient is not stable, it shouldn’t be referred to such a facility.

The same happens if said patient is a danger to himself or to the individuals around him. You should also keep in mind that people who do get to stay at such an establishment, take care of their wounds and take their medication, also have the chance to work on their case with a social worker. This means that they will take the first steps towards doing something regarding their life. Maybe when they are well enough, they will no longer have to worry about living on the street. Obviously, this is something that they would have to want for themselves. 

Unfortunately, this does not work for everyone. But, what happens is that the patients that stay at this kind of establishment usually get well because they benefit from Recuperative Care. If they decide to get back on the streets, that is their call. If they want to work towards having a better life, they benefit from all the support that they can get. It is important to understand that even you refer them and they get accepted to such a shelter, this is just an initial step towards changing their living conditions. They have to be willing to commit to the change and to take advantage of the opportunity that you have just offered them. 

If you are ready to change someone’s life, you should know that you can do it by simply dealing with a simple referral process. These facilities have their terms and conditions, which means that you should always talk to the professionals that work here about the patients that might or might not be eligible for their program. Informing your patients about your intentions should not be done until you know for sure whether they can go there or not. This way, you can avoid any unpleasant situations if the shelter does not take them in.  

Resource Box: As you can clearly see, while staying at Medical shelters , patients that don’t have a home can benefit from  Recuperative Care , until they are well enough to take care of themselves. To refer a patient, make sure that you visit our website as soon as possible!