HIFIS 4
Homeless Individuals & Families Information System 4
HIFIS 4 will be rolled out in Saskatoon, Prince Albert, & Regina over the next 1 1/2 years. The project is led by Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP), out of Saskatoon. In Regina, Flow will act as a project partner with SHIP, helping to deliver HIFIS 4 to the community. The project is currently being revitalized on a multitude of fronts, and when we have concrete updates we will notify the community.
The HIFIS 4 project is directly related to the Coordinated Access project, as HIFIS 4 is the tool the community will use to collect, store and manage client data.
The Homeless Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS) is a comprehensive data collection and case management system designed to better understand what is happening in your community and to work collaboratively.
HIFIS supports communities by allowing multiple service providers to access real-time homelessness data and refer clients to the services at the right time. HIFIS allows the service providers to collaborate through a community-wide system that can be accessed from web-enabled devices, such as laptops, smartphones and tablets.
HIFIS 4 benefits clients, service providers, and the homelessness sector by:
The intake system captures information on an individual such as name, social security number, gender, age, and bed assignment.
Tracks information throughout the process of client service such as assessment with the Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (SPDAT) and the Vulnerability Assessment Tool (VAT).
HIFIS’ flexibility allows diverse service providers to align the system with their local needs.
Customizable features include:
Records information about services delivered to a client such as shelter stays, counseling, employment, etc.
Generates reports and allows to export raw data into other applications for analysis and support decision-making.
Data sharing among service providers require stringent privacy and security protections. Data sharing is contingent upon written client consent, and must comply with local, provincial, and federal legal requirements.
Data sharing features include:
See the potential of HIFIS 4 for yourself!