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11.17.2025 Rounding When Calculating the Average Rating for QI 3, Element B Is rounding permitted when calculating the average rating to determine the element score for QI 3, Element B?

No. Organizations must use the exact calculated average to determine the element score. Rounding is not allowed.

For example, a calculated average of 2.8 does not meet the required threshold of 3.0, and the element is scored “Partially Met.”

This applies to the following Programs and Years:
HP 2025, 2026