The attached manual is a step-by-step guide (with screen shots) and instructs Warming Centre Staff how to enter data into HMIS ServicePoint (updated November 2024). Click on the attachement below to download the manual.
For quick referecne, please leverage the below checklist(s):
HMIS Steps:
Step | HMIS Module | HMIS Location | Action | Instructions |
1 | ClientPoint | Seach Screen | Search Client | Search HMIS for Client (use 'less is more search') |
2 | ClientPoint | Summary Tab - FOIP | Read FOIP Notification | Indicate HMIS FOIP Notification has been read to Client |
3 | ClientPoint | Summary Tab - ROI Box | Add ROI | Navigate to ROI Box and add ROI |
4 | ClientPoint | Summary Tab - Warming Centre Assessment | Complete Warming Centre Assessment | Answer remaining questions |
5 | ClientPoint | Summary Tab - Services Box | Add Applicable Service(s) | Press 'Add Multiple Services' *Select 'Extreme Cold Warming Centre' each time Participant accesses the Warming Centre |
6 | ClientPoint | Client Profile Tab - Client Notes | Add Generic Client Alert/Note | Press 'Add new Client Note' and update applicable fields |
Services to use in HMIS:
HMIS Service: | Use When: | |
Extreme Cold Warming Centres | Use each time client accesses warming centre | |
Health Care Referrals | Health care required | |
Housing Related Coordianted Entry | NSQ/Update completed | |
Mental Health Support Services | Mental health support services required | |
Substance Use Disorder Referrals | Referral to treat alcohol/drug use |
Anonymous Client IDs:
Warming Centre | Anonymous Client ID # | |
AFCC - Warming Centre | 171216 | |
Distress Centre - Journey Church | 156030 | |
Mustard Seed - Warming Centre | 156033 | |
Salvation Army - Warming Centre | 156035 | |
Wood's Homes - Warming Centre | 156037 |