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Component #1 Action Plan
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Component #1 - Needs Assessment - Fully functional CMIS
Objective: 1.1 Establish a universal criteria for needs assessment data entry by 2004.
Responsible Continuum Committee or Task Group: Needs Assessment Committee - CMIS Users Group
Milestones and Action Steps
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2004
2005
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1.1.1. CMIS users group to set sub-committee that represents major agencies.
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1.1.2. Define terms or fields needing definition.
 
 
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1.1.3. Agree upon definitions
 
 
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1.1.4. Report back to full CMIS Users Group.
 
 
 
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1.1.5. Publish glossary of terms for all agencies.
 
 
 
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Total Cost  

 

Component #1 - Needs Assessment - Fully functional CMIS
Objective: 1.2 By January 2005, all HUD funded agencies will be fully entering data into all required fields to the CMIS system.
Responsible Continuum Committee or Task Group: Needs Assessment Committee - CMIS Users Group
Milestones and Action Steps
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2004
2005
Partners
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1.2.1. Secure "going live date" for duPage Health Department participation in the CMIS.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
1.2.2. Assist Family Shelter Services in addressing barriers to participation in CMIS
 
 
 
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1.2.3. System Administrator will review agency data to assure full entry of required fields. Step in schedule
 
 
 
 
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1.2.4. Continued training is planned as system is updated and staff change.
 
 
 
 
 
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Total Cost  

 

Component #1 - Needs Assessment - Fully functional CMIS
Objective: 1.3 By January 2006, all other relevant providers that support homeless populations will be invited to participate in the CMIS.
Responsible Continuum Committee or Task Group: Needs Assessment Committee - CMIS Users Group
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2005
2006
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1.3.1. CMIS System Administrator prepares a list of agencies to invite.
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1.3.2. Send letter of invitation.
 
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1.3.3. Evaluate response.
 
 
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Component #1 - Needs Assessment - Fully functional CMIS
Objective: 1.4 Audit and analyze data in the system to ensure integrate and usage beginning in 2005.
Responsible Continuum Committee or Task Group: Needs Assessment Committee - CMIS Users Group
Milestones and Action Steps
Timeline
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2005
2006
Partners
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1.4.1. Determine data fields to be audited for agencies and the system.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
1.4.2. Develop reports.
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1.4.3. Run audits.
 
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1.4.4. Summarize findings and report to CMIS.
 
 
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1.4.5. Develop plan for correction as needed.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
1.4.6. Implement corrective actions.
 
 
 
 
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Component #1 - Needs Assessment - Fully functional CMIS
Objective: 1.5 By 2006, using the CMIS system, complete an annual "gaps analysis" for homeless services.
Responsible Continuum Committee or Task Group: Needs Assessment Committee - CMIS Users Group
Milestones and Action Steps
Timeline
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2005
2006
Partners
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1.5.1. Meet with System Administrator, Peg, and Needs Chair to determine fields and reports required.
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Peg White Lijewski  
1.5.2. Contract for development of custom report from Bowman System if needed.
  
 
 X
 
 
 
 
 
Bowman systems $$ for
development
of reports if
needed
1.5.3. Run report and verify accuracy.
 
 
 
 
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1.5.4. Share with Needs Assessment Committee and Chairman's Forum for approval.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
                     
                     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
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Component #1 - Needs Assessment - Fully functional CMIS
Objective: 1.6 By 2007, conduct a technology audit for all CMIS users .
Responsible Continuum Committee or Task Group: Needs Assessment Committee - CMIS Users Group
Milestones and Action Steps
Timeline
Resources
2006
2007
Partners
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1.6.1. Determine what is to be audited.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
1.6.2. Develop process for audit activities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
1.6.3. Run audit.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
1.6.4. Prepare a report or findings and needs for update.
 
 
 
 
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Total Cost  

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Last Updated May 10, 2005