Technical Assistance Resource Page: Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS)
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Description:
SAMHSA is encouraging PATH programs to use their local Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) to collect and report PATH data. Many PATH providers are required to use HMIS for other programs within their agencies and some of them enter information about their PATH consumers in HMIS. When PATH providers use HMIS, it reduces reporting burden by eliminating dual record keeping and integrates PATH into the local service continuum. This helps local communities, HUD, and HHS understand how PATH helps people who are homeless to move from the streets into shelters and housing. (Authors)
Content:
At the request of PATH grantees, HUD’s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) and SAMHSA formed the HUD/HHS Outreach Workgroup in November 2006. This workgroup sought to explore the broader use of HMIS for PATH data collection and reporting. The workgroup also considered the feasibility of aligning outcome measures across street outreach programs. This collaboration resulted in revised definitions, new outputs, and new common outcome measures for outreach programs. In 2009, HUD published data elements to support the new measures in the Revised HMIS Standards. HUD outreach programs will now be required to report the measures as part of the revised Supportive Housing Program APR.(Authors)
Type of Resource:
Government Document
Publication Date:
2010
Location:
Newton Centre, MA
Phone:
617-467-6014