This 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.
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 (coming soon).
- This tool provides considerations for planning each step in the CQI cycle (coming soon).
- This is a PDF of privacy information to provide to clients (coming soon).
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.
Search for nFORM and CQI Resources
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- Mar 2026
This tip sheet provides information on ACF-approved methods for administering surveys to clients remotely.
Mar 2026Tip sheet provides an overview of the Bright Spots approach, a tool that can be used to support strategy development. The tip sheet also includes a matrix that presents advantages and disadvantages of methods for identifying bright spots, a collaborative activity to identify success factors with staff, and an interview template to learn more about practices used by bright spots.
Tip sheet coming soon
Mar 2026Tip sheet provides information on three key steps to take when developing improvement strategies. It also includes six one-page tip sheets on different methods for learning about challenges and developing and prioritizing strategies.
Tip sheet coming soon
Mar 2026This template helps CQI teams plan and track progress on CQI cycles.
Template coming soon
Mar 2026This manual provides complete step-by-step instructions for using nFORM.
Manual coming soon
Feb 2026