Patients are often medically complex: the most common conditions managed in medical respite include infections (e.g., pneumonia, cellulitis, abscesses, HIV, and most recently COVID-19), acute exacerbations of chronic disease (e.g., COPD, CHF, ESLD), peri-operative and peri-procedural care needs, cancer care, and end of life care. Develops and strengthens partnerships with key stakeholders in/of medical respite at the local, state, and national levels, including hospital/health care partners, shelters, academic institutions, national respite provider networks, treatment programs, harm reduction programs, public agencies, and many others.