This worksheet provides a template that CQI teams can use to define core team agreements.
This page includes information and tools to support HMRF grant recipients in using nFORM and conducting continuous quality improvement (CQI). If you have any questions after reviewing these resources, you may request technical assistance by emailing nFORMCQITA@mathematica-mpr.com.
Please contact your grant organization's nFORM site administrator(s) for help with log in issues including resetting passwords and reactivating accounts. Site administrators should leave a voicemail for Mathematica at 844-619-6841 if they are also unable to log into nFORM.
Additional resources will be added on a regular basis. Check back for updates!
Quick Links
Detailed Instructions and Tools
- This template helps grant teams plan the steps, timing and staff involved in each step of data collection and CQI. Data Capacity and CQI Plan Template.
- This manual provides step-by-step instructions for using nFORM. nFORM User Manual.
- This tool provides considerations for planning each step in the CQI cycle. CQI Cycle Worksheet.
- This is a PDF of privacy information to provide to clients. Privacy Act Statement.
Data Dictionary (coming soon)
- This document provides the record layout for the data fields that are included in the data export from nFORM.
Training Videos
- This introductory video provides an overview of nFORM, CQI, and activities that will take place prior to the launch of data collection. Introduction to nFORM and CQI.
- This training video describes best practices to follow to keep data secure. Keeping Data Secure.
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- Jul 2026
This tip sheet describes facilitation strategies CQI teams can use to incorporate a range of perspectives, guide question development, and gain consensus.
Jul 2026This resource includes a draft CQI meeting agenda template that CQI teams can use to review and analyze data to inform decision-making.
Jul 2026CQI teams can use this worksheet to help develop their communication protocols.
Jul 2026This training session covers the continuous quality improvement (CQI) cycle, using CQI tools, and building a learning culture. The data capacity and CQI TTA team also answers questions from grant staff.
Jun 2026This template helps CQI teams plan and track progress on CQI cycles.
Jun 2026This template guides HMRF grants through the key stages of data collection and CQI to help plan ahead and train staff. Grant teams should regularly review and update their plan as needed to reflect changes in program operations and service delivery.
Mar 2026Tip sheet covers considerations for scaling and/or sustaining an improvement strategy after a CQI cycle concludes. It includes recommendations for reflecting on the key aspects of the strategy; formalizing the strategy to share with others; and creating a plan for scaling and sustainability.
Tip sheet coming soon
Mar 2026Tip sheet covers questions and distinct paths to help your team make decisions about next steps at two critical decision points in the CQI cycle – after the road test and at the end of a CQI cycle.
Tip sheet coming soon
Mar 2026This tip sheet describes four best practices for effectively implementing CQI.
Tip sheet coming soon
Feb 2026