HMIS Training Resources

Applies to the SnoCty: HMIS Programs* Workgroup

• HMIS Data Entry Manual (PDF) - 8th Edition covering recent HMIS standards revision. This manual is for users working with HMIS projects (emergency shelter, rapid-rehousing, permanent supportive housing, etc) within the SnoCty: HMIS Programs* workgroup.
• HMIS Data Collection Template (PDF) - Recent standards revision, a form any agency may use for collecting all of the required HMIS elements at enrollment and exit. This form is useable for all HMIS Projects. 
  • Federal Program Specific Data Collection Templates- If you have a project with a federal program partner, extra elements are required for collection. The below templates correspond with the element required of each federal programs listed below. 
    • SSVF
    • RHY
    • YHDP
    • HOPWA
    • PATH
• HMIS Other than Other Exits - Exit Destinations for HMIS projects are varied, but can generally be captured by one of the 30+ available destinations.  Before you choose "Other", please stop to check if the situation falls under a HUD-approved destination.
• HMIS Self Test (PDF) - Ten question self-assessment that identifies key tasks within HMIS that each user must know, to properly navigate the system and contribute quality data.
• HMIS How To Videos - Ten short videos on how to complete common HMIS tasks such as: checking a help ticket, updating client information, creating case notes and more. Created in partnership with KSER and hosted on YouTube. *Please note these videos were created in a previous version of ClientTrack, so features may be slightly different.
• Assessments: What's Required? When? - A graphic that gives a brief overview of when each type of assessment is collected for HMIS Projects.