CT HMIS Newsletter Archive

Below is an archive of CT HMIS Newsletters sorted by date

    04/30/13 - April 2013 Newsletter #30
    In issue #30 of the CT HMIS Newsletter, we have an article on additional Food Pantries in CT now using HMIS; an update on PATH reporting; an article reviewing the UDE scores by COC from November to February and an article reviewing ESG scores for the same time period; an explanation of the new DSS Rapid Rehousing Report; our Help Desk Question of the Month looks at how to accurately update Income & Non-Cash benefits in ServicePoint; and lastly our Tech Topic article focuses on “phishing” scam emails and how to avoid them.

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    03/11/13 - February/March 2013 Newslettter #29
    In issue #29 of the CT HMIS Newsletter, we have the results from AHAR; a helpful article explaining the different training classes Nutmeg Consulting offers; our Help Desk Question of the Month looks at how to save documents as PDFs (an important feature for those running Funder reports); and we have two very informative Tech articles: our Tech Topic article explains about the dangers of out-dated Java and our new “Staff Recommended” tech article shows off the great screen capture tool, “FastStone Capture.”

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    12/19/12 - December 2012 Newsletter #28
    In issue #28 of the CT HMIS Newsletter, we have several informative articles including our Tech Topic of the month which focuses on setting secure passwords; information about the ART report for ServicePoint users to utilize in their NOFA submissions; a look at October’s UDE completeness and ESG scores across the state; and a quick tutorial on how to find the Data Quality Report on CTHMIS.com so you can regularly evaluate and improve your UDE and ESG scores.

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    11/28/12 - November 2012 Newsletter #27
    In issue #27 of the CT HMIS Newsletter, we have an update on Question 36 of the APR for PSH and TH programs, the Help Desk Topic of the Month explains an update to the DSS AIDS HOPWA APR, our Tech Topic of the Month addresses pesky software updates, and we have an update to the DSS Emergency Shelter Utilization Report.

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    10/30/12 - October 2012 Newsletter #26
    In issue #26 of the CT HMIS Newsletter, we have an article about the AHAR reporting period beginning and what important information to keep in mind over the next few months; an article about this month's statewide HMIS Data Coordinator meeting; our Help Desk topic of the month looks at client security and confidentiality; another look at statewide UDE and ESG scores; and lastly, our Tech Topic article is Halloween themed and describes how to en"crypt" files.

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    09/28/12 - September 2012 Newsletter # 25
    In issue #25 of the CT HMIS Newsletter, we have an article about AHAR and important *upcoming* dates to remember; a recap article about the recently held HMIS Data Coordinator kick-off meeting; we have a sneak peak at our Customer Service Survey we'll be implementing soon from the Help Desk; an introduction to the Self-Sufficiency Outcome Matrix in ServicePoint; and finally, another article in our continued segment, "Tech Topics," where our technical staff offer tips on why emails bounce.

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    08/29/12 - August 2012 Newsletter #24
    In issue #24 of the CT HMIS Newsletter, we have an announcement about the statewide HMIS Data Coordinator kick-off meeting; a couple articles about updates made to the DSS Emergency Shelter Utilization report and the DSS AIDS reports; we have an article about some Help Desk changes that we've made here at Nutmeg; our continued segment on UDE data completeness by CoC for July 2012 and a look at ESG scores by CoC as well; an article about updates made to the Monthly Data Quality Report; and finally, another article in our continued segment of "Tech Topics" where our technical staff offer three steps to making your computer run faster.

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    07/25/12 - July 2012 Newsletter #23
    In issue #23 of the CT HMIS Newsletter, we have information about the CARC/DSS/Nutmeg collaborative workshop that was held at the end of June; an article about PATH programs being added to HMIS; our Help Desk question of the month helps you learn how to print only specific pages; an important article for emergency shelters; our continued segment on data quality by CoC compares May and June percentages; and finally, we're introducing another new segment entitled "Tech Topics" where our technical staff offer their top recommendations for various hardware and software, focusing this month on anti-virus protection.

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    05/25/12 - May 2012 Newsletter #22
    In issue #22 of the CT HMIS Newsletter, we've got some exciting news about our new training facility in Hartford, an article on our developing web based trainings, an update on the revised Client Consent form, another look at Data Quality UDE Completeness of all CoCs in CT for March and April 2012, and "Help Desk Question of the Month" that deals with duplicate clients in ServicePoint, and an exciting article written by Jackie Janosko from Operation Hope about working with "Anonymous" clients.

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    04/27/12 - April 2012 Newsletter #21
    In issue #21 of the CT HMIS Newsletter, we've got an article on Exit Destination Updates on ServicePoint, information about the new HMIS Monthly Statewide Data Quality Reports (so agencies across Connecticut can see how their Continuum compares to others in the state!), and an article on updates and fixes to DSS AIDS Funded Program reports.

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    03/26/12 - March 2012 Newsletter #20
    In issue #20 of the CT HMIS Newsletter, we've got an introduction from our newest Nutmeg Consulting staff member, some updates on the 2012 CT Point-in-Time Count, an explanation on how to decipher the New HUD CoC APR, and the next installment of our "Helpdesk Question of the Month" series.

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    02/08/12 - February 2012 Newsletter #19
    In issue #19 of the CT HMIS Newsletter we've got some updates to the DSS Emergency Shelter Utilization Report, exciting news about the first Soup Kitchen to join HMIS, modifications to statewide Data Quality reporting, and information on the completion of the 2011 AHAR. And check out our newest series entitled "Helpdesk Question of the Month."

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    01/18/12 - January 2012 Newsletter #18
    In issue #18 of the CT HMIS Newsletter we've got an update on the 2012 AHAR, Point-in-Time 2012 information and upcoming webinars, a reminder to attend our February STC meeting and a few ART report updates.

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    10/05/11 - October 2011 Newsletter #17
    In issue #17 of the CT HMIS Newsletter we've got news for Provide Users in Emergency Shelters, New HMIS Data Entry Services by Nutmeg Consulting, a brand new Screencast detailing all the major aspects of reporting in ServicePoint, the NERHMIS Annual Training and Symposium and a note about the new AHAR period that recently started.

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    07/27/11 - August 2011 Newsletter #16
    In issue #16 of the CT HMIS Newsletter lots of important news, so be sure review this email carefully! First, we have some updates for Shelter Plus Care and DSS Transitional Living programs. A big change in how Site Technical Coordinator (STC) meetings are conducted, a quick reminder for HPRP programs and a brand new HUD APR report.

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    06/13/11 - June 2011 Newsletter #15
    In issue #15 of the CT HMIS Newsletter we have some updates to the new DSS Emergency Shelter Utilization Report and data entry guide, a new data quality report for transitional and PSH programs. A reminder of the last DSS Emergency Shelter Utilization Report Training Webinar and the upcoming CT HMIS Policy and Procedure reviews.

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    05/04/11 - May 2011 Newsletter #14
    In issue #14 of the CT HMIS Newsletter we have dates for the new DSS Emergency Shelter Utilization Report Training, a must visit for DSS Funded shelters, brief updates for Point-in-Time and the CT HMIS RFQ process. In addition, we've got a new video screencast training for our ART uses who have a messy inbox.

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    03/22/11 - March 2011 Newsletter #13
    In issue #13 of the CT HMIS Newsletter we highlighting the New HPRP Application as well as giving you updates on the Point-in-Time Analysis and CT HMIS RFQ process. In addition, we're letting you know of a new data quality check we'll be offering for your agencies data and an exciting preview of the first page of the new replacement for the DSS w658 report. We'll finish things off with an update to our Length of Stay reports for both entry/exit based programs and service based programs such as shelters.

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    01/31/11 - January 2011 Newsletter #12
    In issue #12 of the CT HMIS Newsletter we highlight changes to the HPRP E240 - DSS Data Quality Report, an update to the 2011 Point-in-Time event and we also have a progress report on our efforts to update DSS Emergency Shelter reporting and assessment and the roll-out of a ServicePoint based housing waitlist.

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    12/22/10 - December 2010 Newsletter #11
    In issue #11 of the CT HMIS Newsletter we highlight new additions to the CT HMIS System as well as new faces to our friends at Nutmeg Consulting. You will be able to find out all the important dates concerning the 2011 Point-in-Time count as well as how to register for the trainings leading up to the night of January 26. We also have updated information on the new DSS W-658 Emergency Shelter report. For our CT HMIS end users, there is a special article which may alleviate some confusion regarding primary race entries in the CT HMIS system.

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    09/28/10 - October 2010 Newsletter #10
    In issue #10 of the CT HMIS Newsletter we highlight the CTHMIS Statewide Software RFP Draft currently available for user review and comments, announce our 4th quarter CT HMIS award winners and list the upcoming training dates.

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    08/26/10 - September 2010 Newsletter #9
    In issue #9 of the CT HMIS Newsletter we've got an overview of some of our CT HMIS projects coming up, including an RFP to select our next HMIS software vendor, DDaP integration and an update to the DSS Emergency Shelter W-658. We've also got photos of the Nutmeg Staff and our last Gold Standard winner and some ART report bug fixes and our next training dates.

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    07/08/10 - July 2010 Newsletter #8
    In issue #8 of the CT HMIS Newsletter we've got tons of exciting new and revised reports (and a few retired ones), changes to assessments for HPRP and TLP/PSH housing programs and our latest batch of CT HMIS Award Winners.

    We'd also like to remind HPRP programs that the end of 3rd Quarter is here! Reports scheduling for the 4th Quarter will begin next week.

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    06/01/10 - May 2010 Newsletter #7
    In our (slightly delayed) May issue of the CT HMIS Newsletter we've got a Webinar on HUD's new HMIS Data Standards, a handy update to the E230 - Data Quality Report for HPRP programs and a FAQ to go along with it, a special Waterbury Executive Director's Presentation and information on the 2010 NERHMIS Annual Training & Symposium.

    We'd also like to remind HPRP programs that the end of 3rd Quarter for HPRP Reporting is rapidly approaching. Be sure to check your HPRP reports for accuracy and contact the CT HMIS Helpdesk or your local LSA if you are having issues.

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    04/09/10 - April 2010 Newsletter #6
    In our April issue of the CT HMIS Newsletter we've got an important mandatory webinar for DSS funded Emergency Shelter, scheduled downtime for ServicePoint, the first winner of our Help Desk survey drawing and the next round of HMIS Award winners! Please help us by passing this newsletter around to your other contacts.

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    03/09/10 - March 2010 Newsletter #5
    In our March issue of the CT HMIS Newsletter we've got the latest HPRP Data quality reports for 2nd Quarter, a new HPRP report to display the counts and reasons why a client did NOT qualify for an HPRP program, winner photos and stories from our first round of CT HMIS awards, a new customer satisfaction survey focused on how our Help Desk is serving you and more! Read on for full details and links.

    As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    02/02/10 - February 2010 Newsletter #4
    In our February issue of the CT HMIS Newsletter, we've got links to information on the 2010 Point-in-Time data entry process in ServicePoint and Provide Enterprise, a new report to assist you with HPRP data quality and our very first round of awards for CT HMIS. Read on for the full story. As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    12/10/09 - December 2009 Newsletter #3
    In our December issue of the CT HMIS Newsletter, we've got important information about HPRP reporting and data entry. Some good news on ART and the announcement of a new location for HMIS training in Hartford and the Nutmeg Consulting Office. As always, all our past newsletters are available at http://www.cthmis.com/newsletter/.
    11/12/09 - November 2009 Newsletter #2
    The CT HMIS Project Team is happy to present our second CT HMIS newsletter. This issue focuses primarily on HPRP reporting, new resources and changes, but we've also got some exciting general system news and AHAR updates to keep you informed.
    08/05/09 - August 2009 Newsletter #1
    The CT HMIS Project Team is happy to present the first Monthly CT HMIS Newsletter. This is one more way we seek to provide timely and important CT HMIS related information to your agency. This issue includes information on the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Project (HPRP) Implementation in ServicePoint and the end of the AHAR 5 reporting period. Please feel free to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with your article ideas, any comments or questions regarding this newsletter.