Which term is used to describe local services that can help patients access housing resources and supports?

• A. Safe Housing
• B. Start of Care
• C. Community Resources
• D. Response-Specific Instructions

Answer: (C)

Community resources describe the local services that help patients access housing resources and supports. These are community-based organizations and programs that assist with finding affordable housing, obtaining rental assistance, navigating housing options, and connecting to related supports (transportation, utilities, safety services, etc.). In home health documentation and planning, recognizing and connecting patients with community resources addresses social determinants of health that influence housing stability and overall well-being. The other terms don’t fit this scope: Safe Housing focuses on the safety of the housing itself rather than the services to access housing resources; Start of Care refers to the initial assessment timing, not a type of resource; and Response-Specific Instructions aren’t terminology used for housing resources.