How much does it cost to sign up for CONNECT?
There used to be a fee structure of $100 per user per year to be a part of CONNECT. A new contract with Noble Software Group was negotiated by DPHHS in 2019, switching to a maintenance fee that will eliminate the user fees altogether, so there is no longer a charge to be a part of the referral network.
How do I get signed up?
Reach out to one of our CONNECT administrators, and they will work with you to answer questions, take you through the brief onboarding process, provide training and ongoing technical assistance to your participating agency.
How much time does it take to send a referral using CONNECT?
From start to finish, the entire process takes no more than a couple short minutes. The steps are simple and the system is easy to navigate, so the more you use CONNECT, the faster the entire process becomes.
Do I need to log in to CONNECT each morning to check for new referrals?
No need to log in each morning. CONNECT will prompt you to log in when a new referral is received. Once you receive the email, you can click on the link provided and once you’re past the login screen, you will be taken directly to the new referral.
Who can see which referrals have been sent and received?
To protect the privacy of our subjects in the system, only the sending and receiving agency can view the referrals that have been made between them.
What if the recipient provider doesn’t pick up the referral right away?
The system tracks referrals from the moment they’re sent, providing real-time updates for the sending provider to monitor along the way. The system sends an auto-generated email to the agency’s gatekeeper when an incoming referral arrives, alerting that person or persons that they should log in and work with the referral. In the unlikely event that a referral is not acted upon in a timely manner, the recommended action is to reach out to the person via phone or email to see what might be causing the delay.
Can you re-open a closed referral?
Yes, a referral can be resurrected and set to an open status after it has been closed, assuming that the associated release of information is still valid.
What are the referral status update options?
Enrolled in Services
On Waiting List
Not Started – Moved out of area
Not Started – Referred to other program
Not Started – On Waiting List
Not Started – Unable to contact individual
Not Started – Declined services
Not Completed – Moved out of the area
Not Completed – Dropped out
Not Completed – Whereabouts unknown
Closed – Successful completion
Other (please explain)
What technical safeguards are put into place by Noble Software Group to ensure the protection of the data within CONNECT?
You can view the statement from Noble here: Technical Safeguards
Does Noble Software Group have a plan for what to do in the event of a security or service disruption?
Absolutely. You can view the statement from Noble here:
Noble Policy – Security and Service Disruption Events