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      Looker Data Models - Overview

      Bitfocus has built several different 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
      • 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 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
      • Unit Queue and Client Information 
      • Count 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 or to view mapping between the IDs of imported legacy records and Clarity records
        • Client, Enrollment, Project and Service mapping, and import sources
        • Import File analysis results (the counts of records on the DIT page before import)
        • HUD client - the data from the Client.csv file
        • File logs
          • Import_file_entries table
          • Message about whether each record was successfully inserted/updated or why it was not
      • 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)
      • 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: 01/25/2024