IMPROVE Newborn Data Quality

These two EN-MINI tools address IMPROVE Newborn Data Quality (Figure 6). Two are newborn adaptations of PRISM tools with ready-to-use digital data collection. ​​​​​​

Figure 6. EN-MINI Tools: Improve Newborn Data Quality

To prepare for digital data collection:

• Download the SurveyCTO secure GDPR-compliant free software and create a free account
• Download the EN-MINI-PRISM SurveyCTO forms and upload them to your SurveyCTO server
• Download the EN-MINI-PRISM analysis tool (macro-enabled excel)

Download the EN-MINI-PRISM training manual and EN-MINI-PRISM training slide set.

	RHIS Performance Diagnostic EN-MINI-PRISM Tool 2
Uses	Determines the overall level of RHIS performance via its data quality and use of information. Captures technical and organizational determinants such as indicator definitions and reporting guidelines, the level of complexity of data collection tools and reporting forms, the existence of data-quality assurance mechanisms, RHIS data use mechanisms, and supervision and feedback mechanisms.
Users	Teams of newborn program stakeholders, RHIS technical experts and national/subnational policymakers working to improve data for action
Tool access: Digital	Upload the EN-MINI-PRISM Tool 2A and 2B SurveyCTO forms to your SurveyCTO server
How to use the tool: Digital	Enter your data directly on the SurveyCTO secure server form 2A from District Office: • Key Informant interviews with RHIS staff compiling reports • Document review and observation of reports Enter your data directly on the SurveyCTO secure server form 2B from Health Facility: • Key Informant interviews with Health facility manager and data manager • Document review and observation of reports
Data analysis	Download your SurveyCTO Tool 2 data and upload to Newborn-PRISM Analysis Tool to generate analysis tables
Tool access: Paper version	• EN-MINI-PRISM Tools set pages 29–95
Data analysis	Download your SurveyCTO Tool 2 data and upload to Newborn-PRISM Analysis Tool to generate analysis tables
Report examples	EN-MINI pilot reports from Tanzania and Bangladesh

	Facility/ Office assessment EN-MINI-PRISM Tool 5
Uses	Assesses the availability and status of resources needed for RHIS implementation at supervisory levels
Users	Teams of newborn program stakeholders, RHIS technical experts and national/subnational policymakers, working to improve data for action
Tool access: Digital	Upload the EN-MINI-PRISM Tool 5 SurveyCTO form to your SurveyCTO server
How to use the tool	Enter your data directly on the SurveyCTO secure server from: • Key Informant interviews with district RHIS unit director, health facility manager and data manager • Office inventory visit/ tour, desk review and observations.
Tool access: Paper Version	• EN-MINI-PRISM Tools set pages 127–143
Data analysis	Download your SurveyCTO Tool 5 data and upload to the Newborn-PRISM analysis tool
Report examples	EN-MINI pilot reports from Tanzania and Bangladesh

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EN-MINI tools were produced with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the terms of the Data for Impact (D4I) associate award 7200AA18LA00008, which is implemented by the Carolina Population Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in partnership with Palladium International, LLC; ICF Macro, Inc.; John Snow, Inc.; and Tulane University. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States government.