Evidence-Based Practice and Healthy People 2030 Integration

With the latest research findings on healthcare practices and employing best practices, healthcare providers will precisely and effectively plan personalized care coordination for people experiencing homelessness. Integration is such that although such interventions are backed by research and the evidence base, the evolving challenges of this disempowered population segment are also considered. In addition, the synergy between evidence-based practice and the targets in Healthy People 2030 increases the effect of care coordination. Healthy People 2030 (HP2030) serves as a beacon of public health aspirations, setting upbeat yet realizable objectives to improve the wellness of people nationwide (Bedmar et al., 2022). Regarding homelessness, these aspirations emphasize crucial domains of intervention, e.g., provision of stable housing, improvement of health accessibility, reduction of food insecurity, and tackling social determinants of health. Aligning care coordination plans to these overarching objectives empowers healthcare professionals to view their activities from a comprehensive population health perspective and focus on reducing the health inequities among individuals experiencing homelessness. For example, one of the main goals of Healthy People 2030 regarding homelessness is to increase access to safe and affordable housing. By including this objective in care coordination plans, healthcare professionals can lobby for expanding housing assistance programs and partner with the housing authorities to ease access to affordable housing alternatives and assist individuals in navigating housing resources appropriately. Just like that, initiatives directed at enhancing healthcare access and eradicating food insecurity can easily be incorporated into care coordination strategies, thus providing comprehensively for the multifaceted needs of homeless people. Strategic alignment with Healthy People 2030 objectives equips care coordination 5 initiatives with impetus and meaning, propelling measurable changes to results and higher levels of well-being among individuals experiencing homelessness. SMART Goal Method for Goal Setting Using the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals principle is in practice while developing strategies for homelessness. Following this framework, care coordinators can ensure that the goals are focused and actionable, leading to measurable progress (Cendrowicz, 2020). Here is an example of a SMART goal tailored to address homelessness: The test scores are abysmal. Specific: Increase the number of homeless individuals utilizing permanent housing services in the community. Measurable: Calculate the rise in the percentage of permanent housing utilization, homeless among them over the next half a year. Achievable: Cooperate with local housing departments, non-profits, and community stakeholders to provide more options for permanent housing for homeless people (Cendrowicz, 2020). Building partnerships, advocating for policy change, and taking advantage of existing resources can be used to improve housing availability and affordability. Relevant: Directly related to increasing access to permanent housing, addresses the root causes of homelessness, and promotes long-term stability and well-being. Stable housing is the base for people to rebuild their lives, get essential services, and pursue personal and economic development possibilities.