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      Looker Data Models - Overview

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

      Client Model

      • Similar to HMIS Performance, however does not require project enrollment to be included in the model
      • The only model to include deleted client 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 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

      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)
      • 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

      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: 10/27/2021