Inside The PORTAL Data System
In the human services field, it is critical that organizations use data to drive decision-making, evaluate the impact of supports, and monitor progress of initiatives. PORTAL offers an intuitive online platform to collect data, track quality enhancement efforts, and disseminate findings.
What Is PORTAL?
PORTAL is a secure online data system, powered by MediSked, that incorporates CQL’s internationally-recognized Personal Outcome Measures® and Basic Assurances®, to collect and evaluate data about individually-defined outcomes and organizational supports. The data can be analyzed at the individual, organizational, and national level across hundreds of different data elements, including disability, residential setting, race, gender, geographical location, decision-making authority, age, and more.
Why Is PORTAL Important?
Organizations help write person-centered plans, develop strategic plans, and launch new initiatives without the ability to evaluate effectiveness. As organizations face constraints in time, money, and other resources, it is critical to provide evidence in decision-making. The collection of data and resulting reports available through the PORTAL Data System, will assist organizations in making sound decisions to improve the quality of supports and quality of people’s lives.
PORTAL Data System Components
Data Entry
This streamlined platform allows users to input Personal Outcome Measures® and Basic Assurances® data into PORTAL, with ‘save and continue’ functionality for gradual data entry.
Dashboards
A variety of charts, graphs, and tables display data that is insightful for organizations looking to better understand the quality of people’s lives and the impact of services.
Reporting
Through a variety of reporting options, organizations can explore data that is actually meaningful to them. The reports can then be exported to Excel, PDF, and Word file formats.
Analysis
Organizations can evaluate data between different locations where services are provided, delve into it across demographics, or compare it to nationally-available aggregate data.
Access
PORTAL offers free access for organizations that achieved CQL Accreditation, or paid access for those who have achieved CQL Certification or participated in a POM Workshop.
Customization
There are numerous customization capabilities through the PORTAL Data System with a ‘drag-and-drop’ reporting feature for organizations to evaluate data to address their unique needs.
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PORTAL Benefits and Features
The CQL PORTAL Data System helps users across organizations and state systems collect and analyze data like never before. Through a wide-range of features, the human services field can monitor the impact that their supports are having on people's lives.
PORTAL Benefits
- Collect and analyze data
- Assess person-centered plans
- Develop annual reports
- Support strategic planning
- Compare data to national levels
- Report to key stakeholders
- Demonstrate ROI for initiatives
- Track effectiveness of services
- Evaluate accreditation progress
PORTAL Features
- Streamlined data entry
- ‘Save & Continue’ options
- Mobile device optimization
- Hundreds of data elements
- Templated reporting
- Customized reporting
- Multiple export file types
- Intuitive online dashboards
- Unique login credentials
Frequently Asked Questions
To maintain the integrity of the system and its data, access to PORTAL is exclusively limited to organizations and systems utilizing CQL Accreditation or CQL Certification, along with those who have participated in a Personal Outcome Measures® Workshop. For organizations that have achieved CQL Accreditation, access to PORTAL is included in the overall accreditation costs for the duration of the accreditation term.
CQL provides complimentary technical assistance for PORTAL subscribers, including basic troubleshooting, reporting support, overall navigation/utilization, and more. For in-depth or customized technical assistance, CQL can offer on-site or online support. Depending on the duration of the support or specific needs of the customer, this type of technical assistance may involve a fee. Please contact CQL’s data email for more information.
Those who have achieved CQL Certification or participated in a Personal Outcome Measures® Workshop can fill out the Request Access form. Upon review of the organization’s status involving CQL services, they will be provided with a link to purchase a subscription for $1,250 per year, which can be renewed. Accredited organizations do not need to fill out the form, as PORTAL access is included in the accreditation, for the duration of the accreditation term.
You can log in to the PORTAL Data System platform and enter your unique username and password. If you can not remember your username or password, you can request your username or reset your password. Accredited agencies should have already received login credentials following their accreditation. If an organization does not believe they have received login credentials, please contact CQL.
CQL and MediSked, the platform developer, have created a series of user guides for to help users in operating the CQL PORTAL Data System. These provide step-by-step instructions for entering data, editing surveys, running reports, and more.
CQL and MediSked, the platform developer, have posted both a Confidentiality Agreement as well as information about Terms and Conditions to the login page of the CQL PORTAL Data System. These links provide information about the security standards for PORTAL.
Informational Videos
PORTAL Data System Video Tutorials
These tutorials share information about how to use CQL’s PORTAL Data System. From adding users to running reports, the videos provide step-by-step guidance on operating the system.
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Step-By-Step Instructions
PORTAL Data System User Guides
CQL’s PORTAL Data System incorporates data from CQL’s internationally-recognized tools, the Personal Outcome Measures® and Basic Assurances®. These user guides provide step-by-step instructions for entering data, editing surveys, running reports, and more.
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