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Looker Data Models - Overview

Bitfocus has built several data models to meet various analysis needs:

Client Model

  • Similar to HMIS Performance, however, does not require project enrollment to be included in the model
  • Includes deleted data
  • More information in the Client Model article

Coordinated Entry

  • Analysis across a continuum
  • Designed to work with Coordinated Entry features from Clarity Human Services
  • Only available with standalone Looker license
  • More information in the Coordinated Entry Model article

Data Quality

  • Use for analyzing data quality performance for projects
  • Covers all HMIS data elements
  • More information in the Data Quality Model article

HMIS Performance

  • Most popular, general-purpose model
  • Must have a project enrollment to be included in this model
  • More information in the HMIS Performance Model article

HMIS Population over Time

  • Longitudinal analysis
  • Program evaluators may be interested in this model
  • Look at the total client population on a given day
  • Analyze long-term trends in your data
  • Must have a project enrollment to be included in this model
  • More information in the Population Over Time Model article

Inventory Model [BETA]

  • Directly associated with Clarity Human Service's Inventory functionality
  • Contains Unit Queue and Client Information, and Counts of Occupied, Available, or Offline Units 
  • Review current Unit Queue and client-based occupancy details 
  • Great for Matchmakers, Project Managers, System Administrators, and Stakeholders
  • More information in the Inventory Model article

Looker Data Import Analysis

  • Use to analyze the results of a Data Import and review mapping between the IDs of imported legacy records and Clarity records
  • Review import errors, counts of clients and programs, agencies utilizing the DIT/API to import data, and import dates
  • More information in the Data Import Analysis Model article

Outreach Model [BETA]

  • Limited to Encampments with at least one stay 
  • Review Encampments, Client Counts, and Client Geolocation History  
  • Coming Soon: Visualize Encampments on a Custom Map Visualization 
  • More information in the Outreach Model article 

Note: Beta models are in a stage of development where frequent changes and improvements will be made including, but not limited to, fields, views, and permissions.  Updates in the model may impact pre-existing content with the nature of beta models. 

Project Descriptor Model

  • No client data
  • Information about projects and agencies
  • System administrators would use this model
  • Agency managers may find it useful for staff Looks (without client data)
  • Includes deleted data
  • More information in the Project Descriptor Model article

Reservations Model

  • Ability to see all reservation slots for all dates in the recent past or near future
  • Ability to show which slots are reserved
  • Ability to see client data associated with reservations, including whether the client showed up or not
  • More information in the Reservations Model article

Services Model

  • Use for services that may or may not be connected to a project enrollment
  • Must have a service to be included in this model
  • Contains many of the same dimensions as the HMIS Performance model
  • More information in the Services Model article

Note: For more information on specific dimensions or measures, refer to the (information bubble) available next to some of the field names. 

Float your cursor over the (information bubble) for a brief description.

 

Updated: 10/22/2024