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Frequently Asked Questions

General

What logins do I need to use?

Below is a high-level overview. Read on for more detail on each component.

  • Data submission: All QI data, including the biannual hospital readiness assessment, is submitted in REDCap.
  • Data dashboards: In 2026, the platform for data dashboards depends on the QI program:
    • Built in Tableau and embedded on CPCQC’s website: SOAR and Turning the Tide (maternal-only data for TtT)
    • Built in Power BI and hosted by our partners at Colorado Hospital Association: NEST, SPARK, hospitals submitting both maternal data for Turning the Tide and infant data for CHoSEN as part of CPCQC’s dyadic care track
  • Engagement Tracker: This portal tracks hospital participation and progress towards meeting SB24-175 engagement requirements. Hospitals and the CPCQC QI team work together to self-report QI engagement throughout the year (FAQ here).
What websites should I bookmark to make QI work easier?
  • REDCap – to enter QI data or hospital readiness assessment data
  • CPCQC’s Data Dashboards – to view QI data for SOAR and maternal-only Turning the Tide
  • PowerBI Data Dashboards – to view QI data for SPARK, NEST, and Dyadic SUD care: after setting up a user account via the guide here, your data will be hosted at mychadata.com

REDCAP

When is my QI data due?

Program

Due Date

Calendar Link

SOAR

Monthly, second Friday of the month

SOAR Calendar

Turning the Tide

Monthly, third Friday of the month

TtT Calendar

SPARK

Quarterly on the 7th (January, April, and July 7th for the previous quarter)

SPARK Calendar

 

NEST

Monthly, second Friday of the month

NEST Calendar
How do I submit QI data?

All QI data and hospital readiness assessments are collected in REDCap, a HIPAA-compliant data collection tool.

Step 1: Get a REDCap Account

  • You must have a CPCQC-associated REDCap account and be assigned to the appropriate QI project(s) to enter data.
  • For hospitals enrolling in a new cohort, accounts will be created for those identified as Data Champions on the enrollment interest form.
  • If you need an account created, access to a project, or help troubleshooting, contact qi@cpcqc.org and cc data@cpcqc.org.
  • If you’re not sure whether you already have an account created by CPCQC, try to log in or reset your password at https://redcap.vumc.org/.

Step 2: Access REDCap

  • Log in at: https://redcap.vumc.org/
  • QI data are submitted by designated hospital champions, as identified on the enrollment interest form.

Step 3: Enter or upload data

  • Data can be entered directly into REDCap.
  • REDCap also offers a data import template, which allows hospitals to upload data using a standardized Excel spreadsheet template instead of entering records individually.

If you are interested in this option, contact data@cpcqc.org. Be aware that your hospital will need to be able to create a report that matches CPCQC’s spreadsheet template exactly in order to utilize this option

Step 4: Training and support

  • Watch data orientation and onboarding videos, including 10–15 minute “how-to” videos for each QI project, on CPCQC’s YouTube Channel.
What if I submit data late?
  • Data is processed by our maternal health data analyst, Luis Montes, situated in CHA (Colorado Hospital Association), during the last week of each month. If data is submitted prior to data processing, that data will be surfaced in the data dashboard. Otherwise, the data will not be surfaced until the following month when the data is processed again.
  • Check out the data processing calendar here to see when data is processed. Dates are subject to change based on holidays and vacation.
  • Emails to data@cpcqc.org will include Luis, if you have specific questions about the data processing schedule for any given month.
How do we add others to submit data for our unit?

Contact qi@cpcqc.org and cc data@cpcqc.org to have other individuals added to REDCap/your QI project.

What about the Hospital Readiness Assessment?

Hospital Readiness Assessments are collected at the beginning and end of the year in REDCap. They will be surfaced as a separate data collection form within the REDCap project of your assigned QI initiative.

Can I edit previous records?

Yes! Go to your Record Status Dashboard within REDCap, click the colored circle by any given record, and you can update any fields within the form and save it again. Changes will be reflected in the data dashboard the next time the data is processed.

Can I add data late / what if I miss the data deadline?
Yes! You can add data from previous months at any time and it will be added to the data dashboard on the next scheduled data processing date. If you miss the data deadline, please enter that month’s data at your earliest convenience so that your data history is complete. Your data will appear next month when the data is processed again. Please submit data by the data deadline so it is ready for review with your QI advisor!

Data Dashboards

Data dashboards display the QI data that you’ve entered into REDCap, revealing longitudinal trends and comparisons to QI goals and relevant benchmarks. Anyone who wants to view your hospital’s QI data will need an account created for them to do so. For account setup, troubleshooting or other questions, contact data@cpcqc.org and specify the QI initiative(s) for which you’re seeking dashboard access.
How do I see the data that was entered into REDCap?
You can always go into REDCap and go to your “Record Status Dashboard” to see all existing records for your hospital. You can click on each record to see the form itself and the data that was entered.
How do I access my data dashboard?

For SOAR and Turning the Tide (maternal-only data), login to CPCQC’s dashboard website (https://cpcqc.org/cpcqc-login/) to view your QI program data. If logged in, you can always quickly find your dashboards on cpcqc.org by clicking the “Dashboards” button at the top right of the screen. Click on the relevant QI program and explore the tabs of the dashboard. For technical issues related to CPCQC dashboard access, contact data@cpcqc.org.

For SPARK, NEST, and Dyadic data for Turning the Tide/CHoSEN, log in to PowerBI dashboards by logging into mychadata.com with your CHA-issued Microsoft account. Follow these instructions to set up that account. For technical issues related to Microsoft/Power BI or ODHIN access, contact odhin.admin@cha.com.

When and how often is the dashboard updated?

Generally, the dashboards are updated the last week of each month. You can view the data processing calendar here, which shows data due dates and data processing dates.

What data is in the data dashboard?

Nearly all data that is entered into REDCap, for all time that your hospital has participated in the program. For SOAR, the dashboard also includes data from CDPHE Vital Statistics (the birth certificate). Hospital Readiness Assessments will also be available in all dashboards in 2027.

How should I use my data dashboard?

We encourage you to regularly log into the dashboard to explore your data to support QI objectives. We also encourage you to share your progress with your team during unit-wide meetings to ensure dissemination and buy-in across the entire unit. Your QI advisor will also review the dashboard with you on a quarterly basis to evaluate progress, answer questions, etc.

Is there documentation about how the dashboards work?

Currently, no. This is forthcoming as we transition all dashboards to Colorado Hospital Association (CHA) in 2027. For additional information about how to use the dashboards, connect with your QI advisor or email qi@cpcqc.org. Your QI advisor will be able to answer most questions about program data, but will pull in the data team for additional support on any technical questions, as necessary.

What if I need data support?

Talk to your QI advisor by emailing them directly or emailing qi@cpcqc.org. Your QI advisor will be able to answer most questions about program data, but will pull in the data team for additional support on any technical questions, as necessary.