At Device Media we have been replacing the HOMES database system used by many clients in North America with great success. The HOMES software platform has been slated to be discontinued as of March 31, 2011.
Device Media has been working with clients to create an updated and improved version of the HULL outcome Monitoring and Evaluation System (HOMES) database. The system we have developed is far more usable and packed with features that go beyond the original.
If you are interested in learning more about this powerful, new web-based outcome monitoring system please call 780.488.7886 for a free consultation.
The HOMES database system was a program evaluation software package that could be accessed through the internet using a database account. It was specifically designed for not-for-profit and human service organizations to simultaneously monitor case and outcome information. The outcome model encouraged human service agencies to track information before, during, and after service delivery. It was used at all levels (program, group service delivery, and case management).
At a case management level HOMES was designed to monitor client needs, strengths, specific service goals, practitioner strategies, and a wide variety of demographic and other information. Data collection procedures were integrated into common client service planning procedures.
At a program level, programs could create or write program logic models,and then monitor data related to their models. They were linked to data collection instruments that resulted in aggregate information organized around program outcome statements.
At each level of data collection, the system put together and analyzed data to determine overall client, program or organizational success. Agencies could partner together to merge data files to create outcome summaries of sector areas or provide regional analyses.
Services related to HOMES were intended to help orient and provide the tools to ensure agencies increase their efficiency and become outcome focused. The HOMES system was intended to increase professionals’ accountability to their clientele by providing timely and useful client-based outcome information.
A critical feature of HOMES was its ability to monitor evidence or indicators of success toward achieving planned outcome objectives. Such information from multiple agencies were stored within one common database to allow multi-agency data analyses and best practice reporting.
Our replacement system does this and much more. For a free online demonstration of the HOMES database replacement software applicaton please call us at 1.780.488.7886.
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