HIFIS 3 Software

HIFIS 3 is a user-friendly electronic records management system built for, and in consultation with, community stakeholders. It is provided free-of-charge as a means to collect information about the population using shelters while assisting in daily operations such as booking-in and out clients, and reporting on shelter use.

HIFIS software and updates (demo/training version):

Before updating your HIFIS software, it is important to know your current version (3.20.1922 or 3.40.1996, etc). If your version is lower than 3.50.2025 it is important to update to 3.50.2025 first, this will allow for a seamless software upgrade. If you require assistance in updating HIFIS please contact the HIFIS Support Desk by phone at 1-866-324-2375 or e-mail at hifis-sisa@hrsdc-rhdsc.gc.ca

• How to Update HIFIS

• HIFIS 3.70.2131 First-time install, March 27, 2009 (EXE, 45 MB)
• HIFIS 3.70.2131 Update only, March 27, 2009 (EXE, 38 MB)
• Note: Please backup your data before updating the HIFIS 3 software

• HIFIS 3.7 Release Notes, February 2009

HIFIS Registration

Update HIFIS Registration Information

HIFIS 3 Registration and User Setup Instructions, March 2007

HIFIS user and training tools:

• Crystal Reports Toolkit, April 2008
• Lookup Codes for Crystal Reports
• Quick Step Guide for Common Tasks, May 2007

HIFIS manuals:

• HIFIS 3.5 Data Integrity Tools Administator Training, November 2007
• HIFIS 3.3 Service Provider Client Processing Training, June 2007
• HIFIS 3.3 Client Processing Training - Food Bank Edition, June 2007
• HIFIS 3.3 Service Provider Administration Training, June 2007
• HIFIS 3.3 Administration Training - Food Bank Edition, June 2007