Privacy + Security
Estimated Time to Complete Training: 40 min
Two things we deeply value:
1) Protecting privacy and security for all clients.
2) Your time.
We know you value these too. So we've put the essentials in these videos. This gets you straight to the information you need and back to the work on ending homelessness, serving people with dignity and respect.
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Resources
HMIS Privacy Sign
Agencies should post copies of this sign in locations where clients can clearly see the sign, especially in spaces where assessments and other data gathering are done. For example, post on the wall at the intake desk.
HMIS Release of Information
This form should be used with each client to explain why we gather information and what information may be shared with others.
HMIS Privacy Notice
This document provides additional detail about a client's rights regarding data collection and sharing. It should be available upon request.
Agencies can use the Privacy Notice template as provided by NCCEH or customize it to include addtional information. To use the template, agencies should fill in the agency name on page one and contact information at the very end. To customize, agency must follow the Privacy Policy requirements in Section IIIA of the HMIS@NCCEH Operating Policies and Procedures.
HMIS Privacy Sample Script
Use this sample script to assist in walking clients through the HMIS Release of Information.