Hospital Admission Rates Among Supportive Housing Residents

This report presents findings from the Preventing and Reducing Homelessness: An Integrated Data Project, focusing on hospital admission rates between individuals living in supportive housing and those experiencing homelessness from 2019 to 2022. The data indicates that individuals in supportive housing had consistently lower hospital admission rates compared to their homeless counterparts, with a notable 31.8% reduction in 2022. The report outlines the background of supportive housing as subsidized accommodation with on-site support for at-risk individuals. It also details the research methodology, which involved analyzing linked administrative data from various sources, including the Hospital Discharge Abstracts Database and the Medical Service Plan. Key findings highlight the monthly hospital admission rates per 1,000 people across the years, illustrating a trend of lower admissions for supportive housing residents. Limitations of the study are acknowledged, noting that the results do not imply causation and may be influenced by external factors.