California: Recommended Approaches for COVID-19 Response for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness

April 6, 2020

AUTHORITY: State of California, developed in partnership with Margot Kushel, MD and the UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative 

DATE PRODUCED: March 2020

TYPE: Guidance / Protocol

THE QUESTIONS IT ANSWERS: 

  • What is isolation and what are the different types of space and housing used for it? 
  • Who should have access to isolation housing/space?
  • How do I screen people for COVID-19 symptoms?

SHORT DESCRIPTION: The state of California, in partnership with Margot Kushel, MD and the UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative, issued guidance on screening, triage, isolation and eight critical approaches to serving the homeless population as part of the COVID-19 response.