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Data Entry: Intro to Common Program Specific Data Elements
INTRO TO COMMON PROGRAM SPECIFIC DATA ELEMENTS
Common Program Specific Data Elements collect additional data from clients besides just the Universal Data Elements, and these are the most common ones: information about Health Insurance, Disabling Conditions, Income and Sources, Non-Cash Benefits, and Domestic Violence.
WHY COLLECT COMMON PROGRAM SPECIFIC DATA ELEMENTS?
Depending on a programs grant requirements, some or all Common Program Specific Data Elements will need to be collected. Clients must be given the opportunity to respond to each question. Do not assume to know the answers to any of the questions. A clients inability or refusal to answer any of these questions should not prevent them from receiving services. Data Not Collected is not a valid response to any questions unless the question was not asked. It is considered a data error.
WHY COLLECT DISABLING CONDITIONS INFORMATION?
Collecting information about Disabling Conditions helps providers understand if clients have any disabling special needs which contribute to their experience of homelessness or may be a factor in housing. Does a client have a disabling condition that affects their ability to access housing? If the answer is yes, the client may be more eligible for some housing and services.
WHY COLLECT HEALTH INSURANCE, INCOME, AND NON-CASH BENEFITS INFORMATION?
Collecting information from clients about Health Insurance, Income and Sources, and Non-Cash Benefits helps providers determine whether clients are accessing benefits they are eligible for. Does a client have health insurance coverage, a source of income, or any non-cash benefits? If not, a provider can use the clients HMIS data to identify the need for any of these resources and work with the client to help them access them.
WHY COLLECT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INFORMATION?
Collecting information about Domestic Violence helps providers determine whether heads of household and other adults served are survivors of domestic violence. If a person is a survivor of or fleeing a domestic violence situation, it is necessary to provide appropriate services to prevent further abuse and to treat the physical and psychological injuries from prior abuse.
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