Federal Partner Process for Requesting HMIS Data Standards Changes and Services

Description

Federal partner agencies may complete these forms to request technical services related to the HMIS Data Standards. The Data Standards Mini Team will consider the statement of need and prioritize the request based on available resource and the level of support requested. More detail about this process can be found in the HMIS Data Standards Management Process Overview.

• Requests for new reports, exports, or methods may be submitted and implemented at any time.
• Data Standards changes, including new data elements, are implemented October 1st in at least odd numbered years. Requests for Data Standards changes received by January 1st of odd numbered years will be considered in that year’s Data Standards changes. Exceptions to this timeline may be made.

Resource Links

• HMIS Data Standards Management Process Overview (PDF)
• HMIS Data Standards: Technical Requirements Form (DOCX)
• HMIS Data Standards: Request for Services Template (DOCX)

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