Certification is awarded to medical respite care (MRC) programs that demonstrate adequate alignment to the principles and standards established by the National Healthcare for the Homeless Council (the Council), according to the Council’s scoring methodology. The certification program aims specifically to enhance the quality and consistency of services offered by MRC programs. It does not indicate endorsement or approval of the provider institution as a whole, nor is it a guarantee of client safety or the nature or efficacy of healthcare services provided to clients.
The Council is not a government regulator and has no legal authority over MRC operators. The Council has no obligation to investigate or remediate complaints against certified MRC programs, regardless of their nature or source. The Council does not address reports of abuse or other unlawful behavior; these allegations should be reported to law enforcement or other appropriate government entities.
For more information on the National Institute for Medical Respite Care, a special program of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, click here.