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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!