About Partner Agency Data Leads (PADL)

About

What is a PADL?

It is a requirement of the HMIS Standard Operating Procedures that each Nevada HMIS Partner Agency assign a designated HMIS Lead, referred to locally as a Partner Agency Data Lead [PADL].

Who are the PADLs?

HMIS users who have been identified by the CEO or the Executive Director at their agency as having the experience and ability to ensure accurate and complete HMIS data entry, communicate well across all of their agency programs, and serve as the on-site experts and trainers to other HMIS users within the agency. The designated PADL has responsibility for the administration of the HMIS in his/her agency.

The PADL Defined: Roles and Responsibilities

Roles:

• The primary point of contact for the HMIS State Lead (Clark County Social Service) and the HMIS System Administrator (Bitfocus, Inc.)
• The go-to person for all HMIS users within the agency
• Committed to fully understand the system and be able to edit, create, and append data for all programs and services operated by his or her agency
• Able to run reports regarding agency programs and services; frequently logging into the system

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for agency data quality and reports
• To be in compliance with the HMIS Standard Operating Procedures, Memorandum of Understanding, and Data Sharing Agreement
• Ensure that the agency and programs are in compliance with all HMIS HUD and other Federal Partner standards
• Ensure all agency information is up to date with Bitfocus, Inc
• Be the source for all HMIS related forms and consents within the agency
• Attend all HMIS/CoC train the trainer model sessions and relay all knowledge and training to agency end users.
• Responsible for ongoing training and support of all agency staff apart from the trainings offered by Bitfocus, Inc.

Please see below for helpful tools and information!

Resources:

Hello, Nevada Partner Agency Data Leads!

As the Administrator for the Nevada Statewide HMIS, Bitfocus is committed to providing you with the resources and support you need to succeed in your designated role as the PADL for your organization.  This page will be routinely updated with new resources so please continue to check back regularly!

As always, don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you need any additional support or information.

PADL meeting schedules are available on our Calendar.