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