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!
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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.
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- Mar 2026
This manual provides information on the IRB process and how it applies to HMRF grants.
Mar 2026This training video provides important information on how to keep data secure. All grant staff should watch this video before using nFORM.
Mar 2026This video provides an introduction to nFORM and continuous quality improvement (CQI), along with preliminary information about key next steps to get ready for using nFORM and conducting CQI including:
- Upcoming requests from our team to establish data sharing and user agreements (DSUAs) and collect information for initial nFORM accounts
- Guidance on completing data capacity and CQI plans
- Confirmation of grant year 2 enrollment and primary workshop participation targets
- Invitation to attend Well nFORMed: an nFORM and CQI training series
- Alerts for data managers to set up additional nFORM user accounts, workshops, locations, and service providers
Mar 2026This tip sheet provides information on ACF-approved methods for administering surveys to clients remotely.
Mar 2026This tip sheet on user accounts describes the three account types a user can have in nFORM.
Mar 2026Tip sheet provides information about developing and measuring progress towards SMART goals for CQI.
Tip sheet coming soon
Mar 2026This template helps CQI teams plan and track progress on CQI cycles.
Template 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 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 2026