Articles for the Topic "Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS)"

Enhancing HMIS Data Quality

2009-05-08T11:14:36

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 disclosing personal information. In addition, homeless service staff members tend to focus on direct services and not on quality data collection. However, to fully understand the nature and extent of homelessness, associated service needs and service utilization patterns, it is critical to collect the most accurate and representative information on individuals and families who experience homelessness. Finding solutions to homelessness requires quality system-wide, longitudinal data. This paper will describe program and system level strategies to improve data quality. (Authors)

Glossary of HMIS Definitions and Acronyms

2009-09-11T12:37:01

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)

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

2009-09-11T12:33:55

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

HMIS Baseline and Additional Security Standards

2009-09-11T12:48:11

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

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

2011-05-10T02:40:30

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)

HMIS Data Standards Comparison Worksheet

2010-03-30T01:18:22

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

HUDHRE.info

2009-05-08T11:13:51

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.

PATH and Homelessness Management Information Systems (HMIS)

2010-01-19T05:14:44

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.

PATH Webcast Resource: HMIS 101 For PATH

2010-10-04T01:47:06

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