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Data AnalystMaking HMIS Work for You
HMIS
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What I will cover today
Part I: Getting big data… fast!
Part II: Making customized forms and reports Part III: Suggested tools for client intake
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The software I will recommend
R Open-source Costs nothing Not pretty, but lightning-fast
FileMaker Cheap licenses available for PCs Slower and more clumsy than R, but can make some nice-
looking layouts Free apps allow for easy, portable viewing
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Goals of this presentation
Increase the customizability and share-ability of HMIS tools in Georgia.
Enable our data analysis to be more flexible and more collaborative.
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Data Connect
All the tools in this presentation make use of a capability called Data Connect (aka ODBC).
It makes it possible for software to access HMIS through a “back door.”
Contact Pathways if you are interested in installing Data Connect on your computer (no cost).
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Part I
Getting big data… fast!
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Wouldn’t it be great if…
You could get hot-off-the-press HMIS statistics and charts? Instantaneously? AND effortlessly?
Instead of… Having to sort through a PED export every time?
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About R software
The R Project was launched as a free alternative to expensive statistical software like SPSS and SAS.
Many programmers and academics have volunteered their time and expertise to create a reliable product.
Today, it is widely accepted by statisticians and data miners.
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The ups and downs of R
Ups It is fast Scripts are easily share-able It was built for data and statistics
Downs The interface might be intimidating for non-
programmers
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But it can be as easy as 1-2-3
1. Open a script
2. Press ctrl-A (to highlight)
3. Press ctrl-R (to run the code)
That’s it!
You don’t need to be a programmer!
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R has great charts
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R Commander add-on
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R Commander add-on
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Any input?
What would you like to see?
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Part II Making customized forms and reports
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Wouldn’t it be great if…
You could create a nice-looking report with the latest HMIS data automatically mixed into it?
Instead of… Spending hours editing a Word document to replace
old statistics with new statistics?
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About FileMaker
It’s a relational database, like MS Access FM is much more visual, but a little slower
You can create your own layouts Everything is “drag and drop”
Any layout can be shared with someone else who has FileMaker (You have to send them the whole database file)
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Any input?
What would you like to see?
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Part III Suggested tools for client intake
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Picture this scenario
You sit down with a homeless client. You log into your computer. You run a search for your client. In 10 seconds, a screen pops up that shows you…
His chronic homelessness status His special needs A historical timeline of his homeless experience Other helpful “big picture” information
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Re-introducing FileMaker
FileMaker is the software being used for this demonstration.
Its ease of creating and distributing layouts make it ideal.
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Any input?
What would you like to see?
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Get closer to using these tools
Install the Data Connect driver onto your computer Download R and/or obtain FileMaker Attend the Data Analyst training in November (either in
person or via GoToMeeting) Contact me at [email protected] if you have
any additional questions
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WE WANT THIS!
NOT THIS!