HMIS Data Standards have officially been updated! Users will see that some language options have been changed, new Data Elements have been added, and Data Elements have been retired.
New HMIS Changes include:
- Combination of Race & Ethnicity, Multi-Select options, and Additional Detail section
- Update to language in Gender and Multi-Select options
- New Data Element "Translation Assistance Needed"
- SSN will only require the last 4 Digits (Still great if you can get the client's full SSN!)
- PSH Projects Only: New Required Data Element "Sexual Orientation" for HOH & retiring Wellbeing
- Exit Destination options "with ongoing subsidy" will have a follow-up question
- Client Location will change to "Enrollment CoC"
- Retiring Last Permanent Address
- Language Change from "Client Refused" to "Client Prefers not to Answer"
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