HMIS Glossary

Privacy Breach
A Privacy Breach occurs when someone accesses information without permission.  This information may include personally identifiable information such as a fi...
Mon, 21 Jun, 2021 at 1:35 PM
Referral
In HMIS, you cannot transfer a client directly from one program to another.  You must "refer" the client to one of the virtual CAA holding program...
Wed, 16 Jun, 2021 at 2:30 PM
UDE (Universal Data Element)
HMIS Universal Data Elements are elements required to be collected by all projects participating in HMIS, regardless of funding source. UDE’s establish the ...
Mon, 14 Jun, 2021 at 10:35 AM
Exit Reason Definitions
Please reference this list of Exit Reasons when providing a client an exit under the Entry/Exit Tab.   Definition   Death  Th...
Wed, 24 Jan, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Exit Destinations
Please reference this list of Exit Destinations when providing a client an exit under the Entry/Exit Tab.    Definition   Examples (...
Mon, 28 Mar, 2022 at 4:11 PM
HMIS Icons
Common HMIS Icons: EDIT - Click to edit field DELETE - Click to delete data element NOTES - Click to view content of note(s) ...
Tue, 29 Mar, 2022 at 3:33 PM
HMIS Buttons
HMIS Buttons:  SAVE - Press to save data entered (Multiple Tabs) SAVE & EXIT - Save data and exit current screen (Multiple Tabs) ...
Wed, 30 Mar, 2022 at 8:59 AM