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Changing Data That’s Already There - How Do I Know It’s Okay?

Have you ever seen data that is no longer true in a client’s file? Have you ever wondered what steps should be taken to add the new data? Have you ever worried that you were messing someone else’s data up? This article covers when and what pieces of information you can update within sub-assessments. Remember: the end goal is to have good data in client records which help with Coordinated Entry and ultimately with helping clients get and stay housed. Being a good neighbor and working together when there are discrepancies or errors help our clients move through their housing crisis and into stable housing more quickly.