{"id":3937,"date":"2021-02-17T17:29:16","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T17:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eccovia.com\/?p=3937"},"modified":"2024-04-01T19:07:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T19:07:31","slug":"hmis-data-standards-what-has-changed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eccovia.com\/blog\/hmis-data-standards-what-has-changed\/","title":{"rendered":"HMIS 2020 Data Standards Retrospective"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In an\u00a0earlier\u00a0blog from 2019<\/a>, we outlined\u00a0HMIS Data Standards\u00a0and how they were changing. Now the changes have been made and it is time to reflect.<\/strong><\/mark>
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As a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Continuum of Care (CoC), it is vital to select a software that matches program-specific HMIS needs. With hundreds of potential software solutions to choose from, CoCs seek out systems best suited for their needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most important aspects of selecting a new HMIS solution is finding software that supports compliance with data standards set by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). However, since HUD requirements are frequently updated, software companies need to keep ahead of the latest developments and tools.  


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HMIS DATA STANDARDS UPDATES<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On October 1, 2019, HUD released the Interactive HMIS Data Standards Tool, the FY 2020 HMIS Data Dictionary, and the FY 2020 HMIS Data Standards Manual as user-friendly documentation to provide public knowledge of how systems can maintain HUD compliance. These updates will remain effective until September 30, 2021 (1) because data standards are constantly evolving as technology improves and expands. Each innovative tool is intended for a different group and purpose: <\/p>\n\n\n\n