The Community Data Exchange (CDE) is Connecting Point’s initiative to break down barriers and increase visibility to health and human services.
CDE is based on best practices for sharing information between health and human service organizations. It consists of a data warehouse that can share referral and client information with other systems, and web applications for partners and the public.
CDE enables partners to receive referrals directly from our 211 Contact Center, and to make referrals to other community organizations and government programs. Partners can also share case notes and update contact information for clients. Backend connections can be made between CDE and existing partner systems to make sure that the most up-to-date client information is always available without requiring double entry.
CDE is the engine behind our new, easy-to-use 211 website where the public can search, save, and send program and service information to themselves via email and text. A free CDE account empowers clients to make and track their own referrals and update their own contact and demographic information.
Client privacy and data security are of utmost concern. CDE is HIPAA compliant, has rigorous security monitoring procedures in place, and plain-language privacy and data use agreements for individuals and partners.
The CDE reporting engine provides insight into overarching community needs, identifies gaps in services, and helps the entire network of program providers manage capacity. Sharing information across organizational boundaries improves utilization of local services, decreases time to service, improves outcomes, and streamlines the resolution of client needs. On October 1, 2021, CDE launched with a limited network of partners. Work to expand the network is ongoing.
Thank You to Our Funders
We are grateful to the Nevada County Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) for generous funding of Phase 1 of the CDE development. A current CDE pilot is underway with FREED, 211 Connecting Point, and other ADRC partners.