What is the purpose of an Auto Exit in HMIS?

• A. To automatically remove a client from all programs after 90 days of inactivity
• B. To automatically exit a client from a program enrollment after more than 90 days with no activity
• C. To automatically generate reports
• D. To auto assign a new program head

Answer: (B)

Auto Exit is about closing a specific program enrollment when there hasn’t been any activity for a defined period. In HMIS, a program enrollment tracks a client’s participation in a particular service or housing program. If there’s no activity for 90 days, automatically exiting that enrollment keeps the data accurate, prevents inactive or stale records from cluttering active caseloads, and helps staff focus on clients who are actively engaging. This action applies to that single enrollment, not to the client’s status in every program, so it won’t remove the client from all programs. It also isn’t about generating reports or assigning a new program head—those are separate functions.