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SETN Data Tune-Up

SETN Data Tune-Up: Chronic Homelessness (June 2025)

This training covers how to identify chronic homelessness using HMIS data. Explains the definition and components of chronic homelessness (e.g., duration, breaks, episodes). Includes a scenario-based exercise to help users determine whether a client meets the chronic homelessness criteria. Demonstrates how to use the “Chronically Homeless Worksheet” and HMIS tools to verify status. Emphasizes interpreting data correctly when breaks in homelessness or unknown months are involv

SETN Data Tune-Up

Jun 91 min read

SETN Data Tune-Up: Prior Living Situation (March 2025)

This session focuses on data accuracy in HMIS, particularly the Prior Living Situation (PLS) field. Reviews common PLS-related data entry errors, such as incomplete or unknown data, incorrect homelessness start dates, and conflicts between living situation and homelessness duration. Provides examples of typical mistakes and guidance on how to correct them. Includes a “Data Tidbit” explaining why accurate prior living situation information is critical for analysis and reportin

SETN Data Tune-Up

Mar 101 min read