Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

Research & Data Analysis Division



Description: The Client Registry is a Web-based application use by authorized DSHS workers to access client profiles. The purpose of this information system is to ensure that clients are receiving exactly the services they need when they are served by several DSHS programs.

A successful Client Registry query returns demographic information, service history, and Case Manager contact information for the client specified. It is tool that helps caseworkers and managers to speak directly in order to provide quality, cost effective, integrated services to our clients.

Service data displayed in the Client Registry does not include clinical information or detail about the type of service authorized. The database gives the caseworker basic information about the client. It shows if the client is eligible or authorized to receive services from a particular program, but not the specific service authorized or provided.

The Client Registry database receives and integrates data from various DSHS information systems on a daily basis employing an automated data collection and promotion process. This automation is supported by a manual contingency plan, which is implemented in the event the automation fails.

Caseworkers who provide direct client service use Client Registry. All staff learn how Client Registry works, and about confidentiality requirements, system security and communication protocols.

Contact: Becky Boutilier, Project Manager, telephone: (360)902-7869.