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The homeless: help from hotels and restaurants
Nursing Management
|July 1, 1993
Summary
Nurses and hospitality managers collaborated to support homeless individuals by sharing expertise with community kitchens and shelters. This partnership aimed to effectively address the needs of people experiencing homelessness.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Community Services
- Interprofessional Collaboration
Background:
- Homelessness presents complex challenges requiring multifaceted support systems.
- Effective community interventions necessitate collaboration between diverse professional groups.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide practical guidance for service providers assisting homeless populations.
- To highlight the benefits of interdisciplinary cooperation in addressing homelessness.
Main Methods:
- Gathering specific examples and information for service providers.
- Facilitating collaboration between nursing professionals and the hospitality industry (restaurant and hotel managers).
Main Results:
- Nurses and hospitality managers shared expertise to aid local agencies.
- Joint efforts enhanced the capacity of community kitchens and shelters.
Conclusions:
- Interprofessional collaboration, specifically between healthcare and hospitality sectors, can effectively enhance support for homeless individuals.
- Sharing practical knowledge and resources is crucial for improving services in community kitchens and shelters.