Post on 11-Jan-2016
description
February 16thFinal Results BriefingAlbuquerque Heading
Home
February 16thFinal Results BriefingAlbuquerque Heading
Home
SURVEY WEEK - what we did
Attempted to survey everyone on streets and in shelters
Gave the
m option to complete Vulnerability Index Survey
SURVEY WEEK -
what we did
Sunday: Training on Vulnerability Index
Mon & Tues: 4 to 6 am survey streets; evening shelters
Weds: Transition
to rescue operation
Thurs: Data analysis
Friday: Community Briefing
Shelters remain open 24 hours; outpouring of public generosity
22 confirmed transports to shelter during cold weather emergency
INTERVIEW METHODOLOGY
Team leader with 4 or more team members
Divided Albuquerque into sectors
• Covered each sector on 2 consecutive mornings• Asked each person encountered to participate
VULNERABILITY
INDEX
Vulnerability Factors:1. Liver Disease2. End-Stage Renal Disease3. HIV+/AIDS4. Age over 60 years 5. History of Cold Weather Injury6. 3 or more ER visits in the previous 3 months7. 3 or more ER and/or Inpatient episodes in the
past year8. Tri-morbidity
ALBUQUERQUE
RESULTS
• 700 people encountered
• 475 completed Vulnerability Inde
x Survey
• 252 (53%) vulnerable with high mortality risk
ALBUQUERQUE RESULTS
Risk indicator Nationwide Albuquerque
Sample Size 15,204 475
Number of Vulnerable 6,579 252
% Vulnerable 43% 53%
Tri-morbid 22% 32%
3x ER or Hospital last year
19% 27%
3x ER last 3 months 11% 21%
60+ years old 11% 13%
HIV+/AIDS 3% 2%
Liver Disease 7% 14%
Kidney Disease 4% 5%
Cold/Wet Weather Injury
6% 17%
ALBUQUERQUE RESULTS
Special Populations
Sub-Populations Nationwide Albuquerque
Total surveyed 15,204 475
Veterans 15% 29%
Youth under 25 7% 15%
Foster Care 12% 17%
Jail 67% 79%
Prison 30% 27%
Victims of Attack,Since Homeless
29% 47%
ALBUQUERQUE RESULTS
Disability Nationwide Percent
Any serious health condition
46% 64%
Heart Disease 13% 21%
Asthma 16% 23%
Diabetes 10% 15%
Hepatitis C 10% 20%
Emphysema 5% 9%
Cancer 4% 7%
Brain Injury 12% 33%
Mental Health 38% 53%
Substance Abuse 52% 77%
Dually Diagnosed 33% 45%
Disabilities
Albuquerque’s 75 Most
Vulnerable
• 53 years =average age
• 20
years =average time homeless
• 1,433 combined years of homelessness
• 235 inpatient hospitalizationsCost = $852,000
• 564
emergency room visitsCost = $141,000
• Total estimated health careCost = $993,000 in one year
Albuquerque’s 75 Most
Vulnerable
• 25% go to Health Care for the Homeless
• 25%
go to University New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque’s 75 Most
Vulnerable
• 41% report having no health insurance
#1 MOST EXPENSIVE
PERSON INTERVIEWED
• 30 inpatient hospitalizations
• 120 emergency room visits
• $138,750 = estimated hospital costs for one year.
This does not include ER transport costs, shelter housing and services, nor other related costs…
…that taxpayers currently pay for this person’s homelessness.
NATIONALL Y
What we’ll do
Begin housing the top 75 most vulnerable
Expand process to focus on families and youth
Continue surveying and housing beyond those already interviewed, prioritizing by vulnerability
• Continue partnerships with businesses, non-profits, volunteers, government and the philanthropic community
What you can do
Sponsor one person/family with move-in costs for $1,000
Volunteer to visit people in their homes
Donate
furniture and housewares
Tell your friends about us on Facebook and Twitter
www.abqheadinghome.org
THANK YOU!THANK YOU!