The Minnesota HMIS is developing a system to upload HMIS data into our database in XML format. A schema has been developed, as well as a stylesheet to map the data into the ServicePoint database. Links to these files are on the right side of this page. For a thorough description of the data integration project for Minnesota's HMIS, please see the Minnesota HMIS XML Data Integration Project Profile.

The Minnesota Model schema includes all data elements required and requested by HUD. Data elements that are unique to Minnesota are also included, but will not be required for a successful data upload.

Uploading data via xml is not a quick alternative to entering data into Servicepoint. This process requires a lot of planning and technical work, including the development of a transformation file to map your data into the MN Model format. However, if your organization is trying to avoid duplicate data entry and is committed to an existing database, uploading your data via xml could be a solution, if you are able to transform the data to conform to the MN Model.

If you have questions about the upload process, please contact Wilder Research at HMIS@wilder.org.