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  • HMIS 101: Introduction to HMIS

    Authors: Bussino, Melinda; Robbins, Brenda

    Publication Date: 2011

    Overview of HMIS, including history, review of HMIS Data Standards, impact on individuals enrolled in PATH, challenges, and benefits for PATH programs.

    Tags: PATH Grantee Meeting; presentations

  • HMIS 201: Intermediate HMIS

    Authors: Bussino, Melinda; Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness

    Publication Date: 2011

    A review of privacy and confidentiality standards, discussion of staff training and support needs, and identification of HMIS features and best practices.

    Tags: PATH Grantee Meeting; presentations

  • HMIS 301: Advanced HMIS

    Authors: McNemar, James; Youngs, David

    Publication Date: 2011

    A presentation on the advanced features of HMIS for monitoring programs, data quality, Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS) taxonomy, and outcomes (self-sufficiency matrix).

    Tags: PATH Grantee Meeting; presentations

  • Glossary of HMIS Definitions and Acronyms

    Publication Date: 2008

    This document provides definitions and acronyms to commonly used Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), Supportive Housing Program (SHP), and general homeless service provider terms. (Authors)

    Tags: HMIS; Supportive Housing Program

  • Enhancing HMIS Data Quality

    Organization: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community Planning and Development

    Publication Date: 2005

    Collecting quality information in any type of social research is a challenging task; it is especially challenging when collecting data on people experiencing homelessness. Faced with daily tasks such as looking for food, seeking shelter and income, or caring for their children, providing information to be entered into a homeless management information system (HMIS) is not one of their chief interests. Distrust of the social service system and mental health issues may further prevent many from...

    Tags: HMIS; statistical data

  • HMIS.info

    Authors: US Department of Health and Human Services

    Publication Date: 2009

    This is the main webpage for HUDs Homeless Management Information System Initiative. You can find information on the Homelessness Data Exchange, Point In Time Counts and Housing Inventory Charts.

    Tags: HMIS; statistical data

  • HMIS 101 Training Module (2004 HMIS Data and Technical Standards)

    Publication Date: 2008

    This training explains the basics of HMIS and provides an overview of HUD HMIS grant requirements.

    Tags: HMIS; Data and technical standards

  • HMIS Baseline and Additional Privacy Standards

    Authors: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

    Publication Date: 2008

    This chart contains the Privacy Standards outlined in the HMIS Data and Technical Standards.

    Tags: HMIS; Data and technical standards

  • HMIS Data Standards Comparison Worksheet

    Authors: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

    Organization: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

    Publication Date: 2010

    This is an Excel spreadsheet that provides a side-by-side comparison of the 2004 and 2010 Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Data Standards.

    Tags: HMIS; data reporting; data standards

  • HMIS Baseline and Additional Security Standards

    Authors: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

    Publication Date: 2008

    This chart contains the Security Standards outlined in the HMIS Data and Technical Standards.

    Tags: HMIS; Data and technical standards; Security Standards

  • Hmis Project Management Topics and Tools

    Authors: McGah, John; Sokol, Brian; Spellman, Brooke; Sullivan, Nancy

    Source: Contract C-ATL-01755, Task 3.4.a.1, HUD Office of Community Planning and Development

    Publication Date: 2004

    Homeless Management Information Systems (HMISs) are community-wide software solutions that are designed to capture client-level information over time on the characteristics and service needs of men, women, and children experiencing homelessness. In response to a Congressional directive, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has required all Continuums of Care (CoCs) across the country to implement HMIS at the local level. The primary goal of HMIS is to better unders...

    Tags: tool kits/curricula/training materials; community planning and organizing

  • Spotlight: Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS)

    Authors: Pitcher, Chris S. ; Hayes, Michelle; Robinson, Cara; Freeman, Kathleen

    Publication Date: 2010

    Collecting and storing information about consumers can be a daunting and cumbersome task. Contrary to programs that have unique data tracking systems, programs funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), utilize Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS). This spotlight provides background about HMIS and highlights the work of PATH Providers in Idaho, New Jersey, and Hamilton County, Ohio. (Authors)

    Tags: HMIS; PATH; data collection

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  • Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Data Standards

    Authors: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

    Organization: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

    Publication Date: 2010

    The final revised HMIS Data Standards were released on March 29, 2010. These final Standards reflect the public comments that HUD received on a set of draft Data Standards, which were released in July 2009. The new HMIS Data Standards incorporate the interim Data Standards for the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) published in June 2009, and replace Sections 2 (Universal Data Elements) and Section 3 (Program-Specific Data Elements) of the 2004 HMIS...

    Tags: data reporting; HMIS; data standards

  • PATH Webcast Resource: HMIS 101 For PATH

    Authors: PATH Technical Assistance Center

    SAMHSA hosted a series of webcasts called HMIS 101 for PATH in the Fall of 2010. Resources from the webcast are available for download.

  • Update on PATH and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS)

    Authors: McNemar, James

    Publication Date: 2011

    In December 2009, SAMHSA announced that PATH providers are strongly encouraged to use Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS). In the past year, several activities took place to advance this initiative. This article provides an update on those activities.

  • PATH and Homelessness Management Information Systems (HMIS)

    Publication Date: 2009

    In December 2009, SAMHSA announced an initiative to move towards PATH reporting in Homelessness Management Information Systems (HMIS). This is the announcement that was distributed to State PATH Providers on December 21, 2009.

  • HMIS Budgeting and Staffing Toolkit: Resource and Cost Planning for a Sustainable HMIS Implementation

    Authors: US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

    Publication Date: 2011

    This document provides an overview of eligible activities that can be funded within SHP budget categories, presents a variety of funding strategies, and discusses alternative staffing models. (HUD)

    Tags: HMIS; CoC; funding strategies

  • Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) Consumer Guide: A Review of Available HMIS Solutions

    Authors: Blake, Roger; Favakeh, Kamran; Friedman, Donna; Gutierrez, Oscar; Hayes, Michelle; Lind, Marc; McGorty, Jason; Nichols, Sarah; Raymond, Jennifer; Sokol, Brian; Spellman, Brooke; Sureka, Anurag; Wilson, Jason

    Organization: U.S. Departement of Housing and Urban Development

    Publication Date: 2003

    ...of resources invested to address the problem. While the expansion of HMISs presents an opportunity to affect homelessness at the local, state, and national levels, communities should be aware that in this rapidly changing technological environment, the quality of potential HMIS solutions varies. This Consumer Guide is part of a national technical assistance (TA) initiative helping communities plan for, select, and implement HMISs that meet local service delivery and data collection object...

    Tags: community planning and organizing; local data/report

  • New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Authority HMIS Website

    Authors: New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Authority

    Publication Date: 2009

    The State of New Jersey's HMIS website provides details of HMIS utilization through the New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Authority.

    Tags: New Jersey; HMIS

  • Technical Assistance Resource Page: Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS)

    Authors: Freeman, Kathleen; Pitcher, Chris S. ; Robinson, Cara; Hayes, Michelle

    Publication Date: 2010

    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, H...

    Tags: HMIS; data collection; PATH

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