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Tips and Tricks · Jul 3, 2018
[Archived] How to Record Shelter Diversion in HIFIS 4
Update: As of HIFIS 4.0.60.1, there is a new Diversion module in HIFIS and this whole post is irrelevant. We’re leaving it up, in case you’re intere…Read more
Legal and Privacy · May 22, 2018
A Primer on Limiting Access to Client Files
One of the pillars of protecting client information is making sure that the only people accessing a client's information are the people that need th…Read more
Legal and Privacy · May 1, 2018
A Primer on Attestation in HIFIS 4
As previously discussed, client privacy is a key concern for communities using HIFIS 4. One of the approaches to protect client privacy is to restri…Read more
Legal and Privacy · Apr 13, 2018
A Primer on Consent in HIFIS 4
Client privacy is a primary concern for a number of communities who are considering using HIFIS 4. It can be quite a challenge to understand the le…Read more
Feature Guide · Feb 15, 2018
New HIFIS 4 Feature: Report Categories
One of the privacy issues in HIFIS 4 has been reporting. You could set up your user rights templates to be as limited as you wanted, but when it cam…Read more
Tips and Tricks · Jan 24, 2018
Custom Look-up Table Values and Roll-Ups
Not all of the drop-down menus in HIFIS (any version) are going to meet every community's needs. One community might really like the available Reaso…Read more
Tips and Tricks · Dec 8, 2017
How to Handle Program Billing in HIFIS 4
Back in the olden days, a lot of funding for homeless programs were funded on a per diem basis. That means that shelter beds were paid for based …Read more
Legal and Privacy · Nov 30, 2017
Video: Sharing Service Information in HIFIS 4
Transcription Hi, this is Ali from ACRE Consulting, here to show you a little bit about how information is shared between service providers in HI…Read more
Custom Tables · Oct 24, 2017
How to Record a Client's Support Network in HIFIS 4
One of the best practices in ending homelessness is to work with a client to develop a support network of friends, loved ones, and professionals who…Read more