This section describes the process of getting started with PIMS 8, although many of the materials remain the same from PIMS 7. This is intended for review purposes, but not as a substitute for the mandatory two-day training.

     

PIMS YouTube Channel In addition to the written materials provided here, the PIMS YouTube channel is a useful orientation to PIMS.

Preparation for Using PIMS

• Information to Gather for Building Your Database
• Data Collection Forms

Navigating Through PIMS

• PIMS 8 Manual added 12/5/18
• Overview of Database Terminology
• Logical Sequence of Data Entry: Program Component
• Logical Sequence of Data Entry: Participant Component
• Navigating Through PIMS
• Participant Search Menu
• Participant Navigation Bar
• Reports Menu

• Entering Program Data
• Entering Site Definitions
  • Entering New Service Levels 2018 updated 1/2/18
• Entering Participant Data
  • Entering a New Person
  • Home Form
    • Prenatal Visit Tracking (HF North Dakota)
  • Tracking Participant Activities
  • Updating Participant Information
  • Managing Groups
  • Configuring Outcome Tools
    • Assigning Instrument IDs updated 12/8/17
    • Standard Cutoff Scores (ASQ and ASQ-SE) updated 1/23/18
  • Entering Participant Outcome Data
• Entering Child Data
• Entering Partner Data

• PIMS 7 Data Entry Guide- This data entry process is used at a site in Maryland and will need to be adapted to match your own site's procedures.

 

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