Earlier this week we held the Clarity Human Services - Data Engagement Workshop (DEW), where we discussed tools & tips for updating client profiles and reports. Specifically, we covered:
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Bitfocus has released several new Clarity features and updates designed to streamline workflows and improve your experience using Clarity. Here's a quick summary of what's different:
Every two years, the government updates its rules for collecting information about people who are experiencing homelessness. These rules are called "HUD Data Standards." The new set of rules are scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2025, marking the start of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026.
To review and monitor the quality of data entered into HMIS. This report, created by HUD, is a tool for agencies to identify and correct errors in client data. The HUDX-225 report is useful for HMIS end users because it helps agencies quickly identify and fix data entry errors. By highlighting missing or incomplete information, noting delays in data entry, and highlighting where corrections can be made at the profile or enrollment level, it ensures the data used for reporting and decision-making is accurate and reliable.
The report is found in the HUD section of the Report Library. There is also an Admin version available in the Administrator section.
Need to see which clients or enrollments are being counted in the report? Most reports in the report library can be run in a "web version" and you can click the data to drill down to the client-level records.
The report includes program client counts, client profile and enrollment completeness, and data entry timeliness.
These meetings cover HMIS data collection requirements and Agency Administrator reports. We also review recent and upcoming HMIS changes to determine their effect on programs and end-users. Breakout sessions provide a forum to discuss ongoing data updates and address challenges faced by end-users.
We know that lots of issues and questions can arise when using Clarity (HMIS) and Looker. Office Hours are a great opportunity to get your questions answered and see demos.
A Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is an online database that enables organizations to collect data on the services they provide to people experiencing homelessness and people who are at risk for homelessness.
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