Analyzing and Reporting on Tribal Program Data
If you didn’t have a chance to catch the webcast live, you can register to view a recording here.
In today’s world we have more data available to than ever before. Yet, few organizations truly understand how to harness this data and turn it into information and knowledge. During this webcast, we will define and explore how data analytics transforms data into meaningful information. We will also examine how Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) can be applied to inform and improve services for families and children.
We examined the increase in the amount of data being stored over the last decades and the trajectory of the rise of data in our lives today. Even with data all around us it may not be collected accurately or in a consistent manner. Analytics and CQI depend upon quality data, and it is essential that leadership supports the collection and use of data with a sense of purpose and a vision of goals and benchmarks to measure. We will discuss reporting and information systems which may be used to collect data, as well as other sources of information available from Federal and State governments.
So how can Tribes make use of this practical information?
Using analytics changes this abundance of data into digestible information that can be used for many meaningful purposes. Comparative spreadsheets with raw data are one of the simplest ways of modeling data. Taking raw data and creating charts and graphs to provide useful visual methods of viewing and analyzing data and can be achieved with commonly used programs.
During this part of the process is where you create descriptive information using the data, then predictive intelligence, which leads to prescriptive knowledge that can be used to inform decisions and changes to improve services and outcomes. The philosophy of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) can be used to both ensure that data is accurately and consistently collected and as a method to analyze and react to the data. We will review in detail the cycle of CQI.
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Yurok Tribe Names RiteTrack as Supporting Piece in Grant Award
The Yurok Tribe was awarded a portion of the FY 2018 Enhancing Community Responses to the Opioid Crisis grant. This is a grant intended to provide additional support for the youngest members of their community who are affected by the opioid crisis with a program that will use evidence-based and culturally appropriate tactics. In this grant submission they identify their integrated RiteTrack database system as integral to managing data from multiple departments involved in these cases which they will use to create a feedback system for continued assessment. The programs/departments included on this system are:
- Tribal/local superior courts
- Law enforcement
- Indian Child Welfare (ICW) services
- Child protective services (CPS)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- The schools
We are honored to partner with the Yurok Tribe on this initiative to improve the lives of some of their most vulnerable citizens.
Read here for additional information about Yurok’s award and program here.
Tribal Enrollment and Membership Management Software
The RiteTrack Enrollment Module provides a web-based, secure means of managing and reporting on the demographics and enrollment statistics of your citizens. From blood quantum calculations to tribal ID cards, RiteTrack manages tribal enrollment from start to determination and beyond.
During this webcast we reviewed:
- Demographics and Contact Information
- Family Tree Diagram
- Enrollment Process and Automatic Calculations
- Tribal ID Cards and CDIB
- Demographic Reporting
The customizable platform and unrivaled customer support are certain to benefit any Tribe’s Enrollment Department with its powerful functionality, intuitive interface, and project management availability.
This module also serves as the foundation for other tribal services.
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Handel’s Vice President to Facilitate Workshops at NICWA’s 36th Annual Conference
Handel’s Vice President of Sales was selected to speak at the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) 36th Annual Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect. This marks the fifth time Casey Bader was chosen to facilitate workshops at NICWA’s annual conference.
His session, “Stop! Hey, What’s that Sound? Everybody Look What’s Going Down,” will examine how to effectively share information about tribal social service programs. Many Tribes have invested in programs to improve services and outcomes, and during this session attendees will see how to get that message out to clients and members after the internal work has been completed. He will highlight principles of marketing and how to apply those principles to Indian Child Welfare, Protective Services, and Foster Care Programs.
Casey Bader has presented at numerous conferences previously including:
- 2017, 2015, 2014, and 2013 NICWA’s National American Indian Conferences on Child Abuse and Neglect
- 2017 and 2016 National Indian and Native American Employment and Training Conference (NINAETC)
- 2017 WIOA Employment and Training Conference
- 2015 National Tribal Child Support Association Conference
- 2013 and 2012 United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) Annual Meetings
- 2013 and 2012 TribalNet Conferences
- 2013 Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) Convention
Casey has over 15 years of experience identifying barriers to evaluating and implementing complex software solutions for social service organizations. Past conference workshop topics have included engaging membership through technology, the White Earth Nation WE CARE service delivery model, and best practices for enterprise-wide software implementations.
Looking for a speaker on topics of Tribes and technology? Casey is available to present at conferences or trainings on a wide variety of topics including program and data integration, enterprise-wide software implementations, systems-of-care, case management models, social services marketing, and digital security and compliance, among others.
RiteTrack for Tribal Treatment and Wellness Programs
You can view a recording of our webinar that examined how RiteTrack is used for Tribal Treatment and Wellness Programs here.
The Treatment Services module is used by counseling, substance abuse, mental health, and similar tribal programs. During this recording you can see the functionality available for treatment and recovery support services.
This module was built with direction from recognized mental health best practices and offers a wealth of standard functionality. Handel also allows for extensive configuration options to ensure the system reflects the Tribe’s cultural values for mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Functionality illustrated in the recording includes:
- Admissions
- Treatment Plans
- Progress Notes
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Clinical Information
- Substance Abuse
- Lab Tests
- Mental Health History
- Family History
- Trauma History
These modules can be paired with other RiteTrack modules to incorporate the directives of Tribal Healing to Wellness Programs.
Handel Vice President to Present at NICWA’s 35th Annual Conference
Handel’s Vice President of Sales was selected to speak at this year’s National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) 35th Annual Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect. Casey Bader will present to conference attendees on “Promoting Your Program—Marketing for Tribal Social Services.”
The presentation will focus on principles of marketing and applying those principles to tribal social services, avenues for promoting services, identifying the appropriate audience, evaluating promotion efforts, and creating a marketing plan for promoting services.
This year’s NICWA Conference workshop will explore how a common business tactic can be applied to highlight tribal social services for members, clients, volunteers, and funding sources and nonprofits. Participants will have the opportunity to develop a marketing template that they can take back and adjust to fit their Tribe’s needs.
Vice President Casey Bader has presented at numerous conferences including:
- 2016 National Indian and Native American Employment and Training Conference (NINAETC)
- 2013, 2014, and 2015 NICWA’s National American Indian Conferences on Child Abuse and Neglect
- 2015 National Tribal Child Support Association Conference (NTCSA)
- 2012 and 2013 United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) Annual Meetings
- 2012 and 2013 TribalNet Conferences
- 2013 Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) Convention
Casey has over 15 years of experience identifying barriers to evaluating and implementing complex software solutions for social service organizations. Past conference workshop topics have included engaging membership through technology, the White Earth Nation WE CARE service delivery model, and best practices for enterprise-wide software implementations.
Looking for a speaker on topics of Tribes and technology? Casey is available to present at conferences or trainings on a wide variety of topics including enterprise-wide software implementations, systems-of-care, case management models, and integrating data, among others.