# QI Key Elements - QI-Core Implementation Guide v7.0.2

* [**Table of Contents**](toc.md)
* **QI Key Elements**

## QI Key Elements

"Must Have", "QI Elements" and "primary code path" are defined in the [QI-Core Must Support section](index.md#mustsupport-flag).

### QICore AdverseEvent

**QI Elements:**

* category: (QI) product-problem | product-quality | product-use-error | wrong-dose | incorrect-prescribing-information | wrong-technique | wrong-route-of-administration | wrong-rate | wrong-duration | wrong-time | expired-drug | medical-device-use-error | problem-different-manufacturer | unsafe-physical-environment
* severity: (QI) mild | moderate | severe
* resultingCondition: (QI) Effect on the subject due to this event
* event: (QI) Type of the event itself in relation to the subject
* encounter: (QI) Encounter created as part of
* date: (QI) When the event occurred
* seriousness: (QI) Seriousness of the event
* recordedDate: (QI) When the event was recorded
* subject: (QI) Subject impacted by event
* actuality: (QI) actual | potential

**Primary code path:** event 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore AllergyIntolerance

**Must Have:**

* patient: (QI) Who the sensitivity is for
* code: (QI) Code that identifies the allergy or intolerance

**QI Elements:**

* verificationStatus: (QI) unconfirmed | confirmed | refuted | entered-in-error
* onset[x]: (QI) When allergy or intolerance was identified
* clinicalStatus: (QI) active | inactive | resolved
* criticality: (QI) low | high | unable-to-assess
* recordedDate: (QI) Date first version of the resource instance was recorded
* type: (QI) allergy | intolerance - Underlying mechanism (if known)
* category: (QI) food | medication | environment | biologic
* lastOccurrence: (QI) Date(/time) of last known occurrence of a reaction
* reaction: (QI) Adverse Reaction Events linked to exposure to substance

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore BodyStructure

**QI Elements:**

* active: (QI) Whether this record is in active use
* patient: (QI) Who this is about
* locationQualifier: (QI) Body site modifier
* location: (QI) Body site

**Primary code path:** location 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore CarePlan

**Must Have:**

* subject: (QI) Who the care plan is for.
* status: draft | active | on-hold | revoked | completed | entered-in-error | unknown
* category(AssessPlan): (QI) Type of plan
* intent: proposal | plan | order | option
* category: (QI) Type of plan

**Primary code path:** category 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore CareTeam

**Must Have:**

* participant: Members of the team
* subject: (QI) Who the care team is for.

**Primary code path:** participant.role 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Claim

**QI Elements:**

* provider: (QI) Party responsible for the claim
* patient: (QI) The recipient of the products and services
* type: (QI) category | discipline
* billablePeriod: (QI) Relevant time frame for the claim
* Claim: Claim, Pre-determination or Pre-authorization
* use: (QI) claim | preauthorization | predetermination
* diagnosis: (QI) Pertinent diagnosis information
* procedure: (QI) Clinical procedures performed
* created: (QI) Resource creation date
* prescription: (QI) Prescription authorizing services and products
* status: (QI) active

**Primary code path:** type 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore ClaimResponse

**QI Elements:**

* request: (QI) Id of resource triggering adjudication
* requestor: (QI) Party responsible for the claim
* patient: (QI) The recipient of the products and services
* created: (QI) Response creation date
* status: (QI) active | cancelled | draft | entered-in-error
* use: (QI) claim | preauthorization | predetermination
* item: (QI) Adjudication for claim line items
* type: (QI) More granular claim type
* insurer: (QI) Party responsible for reimbursement

**Primary code path:** type 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Communication Not Done

**QI Elements:**

* extension(event-recorded): (QI) Captures the recorded date of the communication
* topic.extension(codeOptions): (QI) Url of a value set of candidate topics
* statusReason: (QI) Reason for current status
* sender: (QI) Message sender
* sent: (QI) When sent
* topic: (QI) Description of the purpose/content
* subject: (QI) Focus of message
* received: (QI) When received
* status: (QI) not-done
* recipient: (QI) Message recipient

**Primary code path:** topic 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Communication

**QI Elements:**

* topic.extension(codeOptions): (QI) Url of a value set of candidate topics
* sender: (QI) Message sender
* sent: (QI) When sent
* topic: (QI) Description of the purpose/content
* subject: (QI) Focus of message
* received: (QI) When received
* status: (QI) preparation | in-progress | not-done | on-hold | stopped | completed | entered-in-error | unknown
* recipient: (QI) Message recipient

**Primary code path:** topic 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore CommunicationDone

**QI Elements:**

* topic.extension(codeOptions): (QI) Url of a value set of candidate topics
* status: (QI) preparation | in-progress | on-hold | stopped | completed
* sender: (QI) Message sender
* sent: (QI) When sent
* topic: (QI) Description of the purpose/content
* subject: (QI) Focus of message
* received: (QI) When received
* recipient: (QI) Message recipient

**Primary code path:** topic 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore CommunicationRequest

**QI Elements:**

* status: (QI) draft | active | on-hold | revoked | completed | entered-in-error | unknown
* encounter: (QI) Encounter created as part of
* category: (QI) Message category
* sender: (QI) Message sender
* subject: (QI) Focus of message
* doNotPerform: (QI) True if request is prohibiting action
* recipient: (QI) Message recipient

**Primary code path:** category 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Condition Encounter Diagnosis

**Must Have:**

* category: (QI) category codes
* category(us-core): encounter-diagnosis
* code: (QI) Identification of the condition, problem or diagnosis
* subject: (QI) Who has the condition?

**QI Elements:**

* clinicalStatus: (QI) active | recurrence | relapse | inactive | remission | resolved
* extension(assertedDate): (QI) Date the condition was first asserted
* encounter: (QI) Encounter created as part of
* recordedDate: (QI) Date record was first recorded
* abatement[x]: (QI) When in resolution/remission
* severity: (QI) Subjective severity of condition
* onset[x]: (QI) Estimated or actual date, date-time, or age
* verificationStatus: (QI) unconfirmed | provisional | differential | confirmed | refuted | entered-in-error

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Condition Problems Health Concerns

**Must Have:**

* category: (QI) category codes
* code: (QI) Identification of the condition, problem or diagnosis
* category(us-core): problem-list-item | health-concern
* subject: (QI) Who has the condition?

**QI Elements:**

* clinicalStatus: (QI) active | recurrence | relapse | inactive | remission | resolved
* extension(assertedDate): (QI) Date the condition was first asserted
* recordedDate: (QI) Date record was first recorded
* abatement[x]: (QI) When in resolution/remission
* severity: (QI) Subjective severity of condition
* onset[x]: (QI) Estimated or actual date, date-time, or age
* verificationStatus: (QI) unconfirmed | provisional | differential | confirmed | refuted | entered-in-error

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Coverage

**Must Have:**

* payor: (QI) Issuer of the policy
* class.value: Group Number
* identifier.type: Member Number identifier type
* class.value: Plan Number
* beneficiary: (QI) Plan beneficiary
* status: active | cancelled | draft | entered-in-error
* relationship: Beneficiary relationship to the subscriber

**QI Elements:**

* subscriberId: (QI) ID assigned to the subscriber
* policyHolder: (QI) Owner of the policy
* period: (QI) Coverage start and end dates
* type: (QI) Coverage category such as medical or accident

**Primary code path:** type 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Device Prohibited

**QI Elements:**

* status: (QI) draft | active | on-hold | revoked | completed | entered-in-error | unknown
* modifierExtension(doNotPerform): (QI) Extension
* authoredOn: (QI) When recorded
* intent: (QI) proposal | plan | directive | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option
* code[x]: (QI) Device requested
* code[x].extension(codeOptions): (QI) Url of a value set of candidate devices
* reasonCode: (QI) Explanation/Justification for procedure or service
* subject: (QI) Focus of request
* modifierExtension.value[x]: (QI) Value of extension
* identifier: (QI) External Request identifier

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Device

**QI Elements:**

* patient: (QI) Patient to whom Device is affixed

**Primary code path:** type 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore DeviceRequest

**QI Elements:**

* status: (QI) draft | active | on-hold | revoked | completed | entered-in-error | unknown
* modifierExtension(doNotPerform): (QI) Extension
* authoredOn: (QI) When recorded
* intent: (QI) proposal | plan | directive | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option
* code[x]: (QI) Device requested
* code[x].extension(codeOptions): (QI) Url of a value set of candidate devices
* subject: (QI) Focus of request
* identifier: (QI) External Request identifier

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore DeviceRequested

**QI Elements:**

* status: (QI) draft | active | on-hold | revoked | completed | entered-in-error | unknown
* modifierExtension(doNotPerform): (QI) Extension
* authoredOn: (QI) When recorded
* intent: (QI) proposal | plan | directive | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option
* code[x]: (QI) Device requested
* code[x].extension(codeOptions): (QI) Url of a value set of candidate devices
* subject: (QI) Focus of request
* modifierExtension.value[x]: (QI) Value of extension
* identifier: (QI) External Request identifier

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore DeviceUseStatement

**QI Elements:**

* subject: (QI) Patient using device
* bodySite: (QI) Target body site
* status: (QI) active | completed | entered-in-error +
* recordedOn: (QI) When statement was recorded
* device: (QI) Reference to device used
* timing[x]: (QI) How often the device was used

**Primary code path:** device.type 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore DiagnosticReport Profile for Laboratory Results Reporting

**Must Have:**

* subject: (QI) The subject of the report - usually, but not always, the patient
* status: (QI)registered | partial | preliminary | final +
* code: (QI) US Core Laboratory Report Order Code
* category: (QI) Service category
* category(LaboratorySlice): (QI) Service category

**QI Elements:**

* effective[x]: (QI) Diagnostically relevant time (typically the time of specimen collection)
* result: (QI) Observations
* basedOn: (QI) What was requested
* performer: (QI) Responsible Diagnostic Service

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore DiagnosticReport Profile for Report and Note Exchange

**Must Have:**

* subject: (QI) The subject of the report - usually, but not always, the patient
* status: (QI)registered | partial | preliminary | final +
* category: (QI) Service Category
* code: (QI) QI-Core Report Code

**QI Elements:**

* effective[x]: (QI) Diagnostically relevant time (typically the time of the procedure)
* result: (QI) Observations
* imagingStudy: (QI) Reference to full details of imaging associated with the diagnostic report
* issued: (QI) DateTime this version was made
* media: (QI) Key images associated with this report
* encounter: (QI) Health care event when test ordered
* performer: (QI) Responsible Diagnostic Service

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Encounter

**Must Have:**

* status: (QI) planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
* subject: (QI) The patient or group present at the encounter
* class: (QI) Classification of patient encounter
* type: (QI) Specific type of encounter

**QI Elements:**

* serviceProvider: (QI) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
* participant: (QI) List of participants involved in the encounter
* hospitalization: (QI) Details about the admission to a healthcare service
* reasonCode: (QI) Coded reason the encounter takes place
* period: (QI) The start and end time of the encounter
* reasonReference: (QI) Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
* location: (QI) List of locations where the patient has been

**Primary code path:** type 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore FamilyMemberHistory

**QI Elements:**

* relationship: (QI) Relationship to the subject
* deceased[x]: (QI) Dead? How old/when?
* age[x]: (QI) (approximate) age
* patient: (QI) Patient history is about
* date: (QI) When history was recorded or last updated

**Primary code path:** FamilyMemberHistory.condition.code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Flag

**QI Elements:**

* status: (QI) active | inactive | entered-in-error
* code: (QI) Coded or textual message to display to user
* subject: (QI) Who/What is flag about?
* period: (QI) Time period when flag is active
* category: (QI) Clinical, administrative, etc.

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Goal

**Must Have:**

* lifecycleStatus: proposed | planned | accepted | active | on-hold | completed | cancelled | entered-in-error | rejected
* subject: (QI) Who this goal is intended for
* description: Code or text describing goal

**QI Elements:**

* start[x]: (QI) When goal pursuit begins
* target: (QI) Target outcome for the goal

**Primary code path:** category 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore ImagingStudy

**QI Elements:**

* procedureReference: (QI) The performed Procedure reference
* subject: (QI) Who or what is the subject of the study
* basedOn: (QI) Request fulfilled
* started: (QI) When the study was started
* encounter: Encounter with which this imaging study is associated

**Primary code path:** procedureCode 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Immunization Done

**Must Have:**

* occurrence[x]: (QI) Vaccine administration date
* status: (QI) completed
* patient: (QI) Who was immunized
* vaccineCode: (QI) Vaccine Product Type (bind to CVX)

**QI Elements:**

* statusReason: (QI) Reason for status
* recorded: (QI) When the immunization was first captured in the subject's record
* vaccineCode.extension(codeOptions): (QI) Url of a value set of candidate vaccines

**Primary code path:** vaccineCode 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Immunization Not Done

**Must Have:**

* statusReason: (QI) Reason not done
* occurrence[x]: (QI) Vaccine administration date
* patient: (QI) Who was immunized
* status: (QI) not-done
* vaccineCode: (QI) Vaccine Product Type (bind to CVX)

**QI Elements:**

* recorded: (QI) Documented date Immunization did not occur.
* vaccineCode.extension(codeOptions): (QI) Url of a value set of candidate vaccines

**Primary code path:** vaccineCode 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Immunization

**Must Have:**

* status: (QI) completed | not-done | entered-in-error
* occurrence[x]: (QI) Vaccine administration date
* patient: (QI) Who was immunized
* vaccineCode: (QI) Vaccine Product Type (bind to CVX)

**QI Elements:**

* statusReason: (QI) Reason for status
* recorded: (QI) When the immunization was first captured in the subject's record
* vaccineCode.extension(codeOptions): (QI) Url of a value set of candidate vaccines

**Primary code path:** vaccineCode 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore ImmunizationEvaluation

**QI Elements:**

* targetDisease: (QI) Evaluation target disease
* date: (QI) Date evaluation was performed
* immunizationEvent: (QI) Immunization being evaluated
* doseStatusReason: (QI) Reason for the dose status
* identifier: (QI) Business identifier
* status: (QI) completed | entered-in-error
* patient: (QI) Who this evaluation is for
* doseStatus: (QI) Status of the dose relative to published recommendations

**Primary code path:** targetDisease 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore ImmunizationRecommendation

**QI Elements:**

* patient: (QI) Who this profile is for
* recommendation: (QI) Vaccine administration recommendations

**Primary code path:** recommendation.vaccineCode 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Laboratory Result Observation

**Must Have:**

* subject: (QI) Who and/or what the observation is about
* code: (QI) Laboratory Test Name
* category: (QI) Classification of type of observation
* status: (QI) registered | prliminary | final | amended | corrected | cancelled | entered-in-error | unknown
* category(us-core): (QI) Classification of type of observation

**QI Elements:**

* encounter: (QI) Encounter associated with Observation
* value[x]: (QI) Result Value
* issued: (QI) Date/Time this version was made available
* referenceRange: (QI) Result reference range
* effective[x]: (QI) Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
* interpretation: (QI) High, low, normal, etc.

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Location

**Must Have:**

* name: Name by which a facility or location is known.

**QI Elements:**

* status: (QI) active | suspended | inactive
* telecom: (QI) Contact details of the location
* managingOrganization: (QI) Organization responsible for provisioning and upkeep
* type: (QI) Category of service or resource available in a location.

**Primary code path:** type 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Medication Prohibited

**Must Have:**

* subject: (QI) Who or group medication request is for
* authoredOn: (QI) When request was initially authored
* status: (QI) active | on-hold | cancelled | completed | stopped | draft
* intent: (QI) proposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option
* medication[x]: (QI) Medication to be taken

**QI Elements:**

* doNotPerform: (QI) True if medication was not requested
* requester: (QI) Who/What requested the Request
* extension(medicationAdherence): (QI) Reported adherence to prescribed medication instructions.
* reasonCode: (QI) Reason or indication for not ordering the medication
* encounter: (QI) Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay
* dispenseRequest: (QI) Medication supply authorization
* reasonReference: (QI) QI-Core Condition or Observation that supports the prescription
* dosageInstruction: (QI) How medication should be taken
* reported[x]: (QI) Reported rather than primary record

**Primary code path:** medication 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Medication

**Must Have:**

* code: Codes that identify this medication

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore MedicationAdministration Done

**QI Elements:**

* medication[x]: (QI) What was administered
* dosage: (QI) Details of how medication was taken
* medication[x].extension(codeOptions): (QI) Url of a value set of candidate medications
* status: (QI) in-progress | on-hold | completed | stopped
* subject: (QI) Who received medication
* request: (QI) Request administration performed against
* effective[x]: (QI) Start and end time of administration
* context: (QI) Encounter or Episode of Care administered as part of

**Primary code path:** medication 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore MedicationAdministration Not Done

**QI Elements:**

* medication[x]: (QI) What was administered
* dosage: (QI) Details of how medication was taken
* statusReason: (QI) Reason administration not performed
* medication[x].extension(codeOptions): (QI) Url of a value set of candidate medications
* subject: (QI) Who received medication
* request: (QI) Request administration performed against
* effective[x]: (QI) Start and end time of administration
* status: (QI) not-done
* context: (QI) Encounter or Episode of Care administered as part of

**Primary code path:** medication 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore MedicationAdministration

**QI Elements:**

* status: (QI) in-progress | not-done | on-hold | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | unknown
* medication[x]: (QI) What was administered
* dosage: (QI) Details of how medication was taken
* medication[x].extension(codeOptions): (QI) Url of a value set of candidate medications
* subject: (QI) Who received medication
* request: (QI) Request administration performed against
* effective[x]: (QI) Start and end time of administration
* context: (QI) Encounter or Episode of Care administered as part of

**Primary code path:** medication 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore MedicationDispense Declined

**Must Have:**

* medication[x]: (QI) What medication was supplied
* subject: (QI) Who the dispense is for
* status: (QI) declined

**QI Elements:**

* extension(recorded): (QI) Extension
* authorizingPrescription: (QI) Medication order that authorizes the dispense
* dosageInstruction: (QI) How the medication is to be used by the patient or administered by the caregiver
* medication[x].extension(codeOptions): (QI) Url of a value set of candidate medications
* statusReason[x]: (QI) Why a dispense was not performed
* daysSupply: (QI) Amount of medication expressed as a timing amount
* whenPrepared: (QI) When product was packaged and reviewed
* quantity: (QI) Amount dispensed
* whenHandedOver: (QI) When product was given out or mailed
* type: (QI) Trial fill, partial fill, emergency fill, etc.

**Primary code path:** medication 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore MedicationDispense Done

**Must Have:**

* medication[x]: (QI) What medication was supplied
* status: (QI) preparation​ | in-progress​ | on-hold​ | completed​ | stopped​
* subject: (QI) Who the dispense is for

**QI Elements:**

* authorizingPrescription: (QI) Medication order that authorizes the dispense
* extension(recorded): (QI) When recorded
* dosageInstruction: (QI) How the medication is to be used by the patient or administered by the caregiver
* medication[x].extension(codeOptions): (QI) Url of a value set of candidate medications
* daysSupply: (QI) Amount of medication expressed as a timing amount
* whenPrepared: (QI) When product was packaged and reviewed
* quantity: (QI) Amount dispensed
* whenHandedOver: (QI) When product was given out or mailed
* type: (QI) Trial fill, partial fill, emergency fill, etc.

**Primary code path:** medication 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore MedicationDispense

**Must Have:**

* medication[x]: (QI) What medication was supplied
* subject: (QI) Who the dispense is for
* status: (QI) preparation | in-progress | cancelled | on-hold | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | declined | unknown

**QI Elements:**

* authorizingPrescription: (QI) Medication order that authorizes the dispense
* extension(recorded): (QI) When recorded
* dosageInstruction: (QI) How the medication is to be used by the patient or administered by the caregiver
* medication[x].extension(codeOptions): (QI) Url of a value set of candidate medications
* daysSupply: (QI) Amount of medication expressed as a timing amount
* whenPrepared: (QI) When product was packaged and reviewed
* quantity: (QI) Amount dispensed
* whenHandedOver: (QI) When product was given out or mailed
* type: (QI) Trial fill, partial fill, emergency fill, etc.

**Primary code path:** medication 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore MedicationRequest

**Must Have:**

* subject: (QI) Who or group medication request is for
* intent: (QI) proposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option
* status: (QI) active | on-hold | cancelled | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | draft | unknown
* medication[x]: (QI) Medication to be taken

**QI Elements:**

* reasonCode: (QI) Reason or indication for ordering or not ordering the medication
* authoredOn: (QI) When request was initially authored
* requester: (QI) Who/What requested the Request
* extension(medicationAdherence): (QI) Reported adherence to prescribed medication instructions.
* encounter: (QI) Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay
* dispenseRequest: (QI) Medication supply authorization
* reasonReference: (QI) QI-Core Condition or Observation that supports the prescription
* dosageInstruction: (QI) How medication should be taken
* doNotPerform: (QI) True if the order is not to provide the medication
* reported[x]: (QI) Reported rather than primary record

**Primary code path:** medication 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore MedicationRequested

**Must Have:**

* subject: (QI) Who or group medication request is for
* status: (QI) active | on-hold | cancelled | completed | stopped | draft
* intent: (QI) proposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option
* medication[x]: (QI) Medication to be taken

**QI Elements:**

* doNotPerform: (QI) True if medication was not requested
* reasonCode: (QI) Reason or indication for ordering or not ordering the medication
* category: (QI) Type of medication usage
* authoredOn: (QI) When request was initially authored
* requester: (QI) Who/What requested the Request
* extension(medicationAdherence): (QI) Reported adherence to prescribed medication instructions.
* encounter: (QI) Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay
* dispenseRequest: (QI) Medication supply authorization
* reasonReference: (QI) QI-Core Condition or Observation that supports the prescription
* dosageInstruction: (QI) How medication should be taken
* reported[x]: (QI) Reported rather than primary record

**Primary code path:** medication 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore MedicationStatement

**QI Elements:**

* subject: (QI) Who is/was taking the medication
* status: (QI) active | completed | entered-in-error | intended | stopped | on-hold | unknown | not-taken
* dateAsserted: (QI) When the statement was asserted?
* derivedFrom: (QI) Additional supporting information
* medication[x]: (QI) What medication was taken
* effective[x]: (QI) The date/time or interval when the medication is/was/will be taken
* informationSource: (QI) Person or organization that provided the information about the taking of this medication

**Primary code path:** medication 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore NonPatient Observation

**QI Elements:**

* performer: (QI) Who is responsible for the observation
* derivedFrom: (QI) QI Core Profiles or other resource the observation is made from
* category: (QI) Classification of type of observation
* code: (QI) Type of observation (code / type)
* subject: (QI) The device/location/implantable device the observation is about
* value[x]: (QI) Actual result
* status: (QI) registered | prliminary | final | amended | corrected | cancelled | entered-in-error | unknown
* effective[x]: (QI) Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
* interpretation: (QI) High, low, normal, etc.

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore NutritionOrder

**QI Elements:**

* patient: (QI) The person who requires the diet, formula or nutritional supplement

**Primary code path:** type 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Observation Clinical Result

**Must Have:**

* code: (QI) Clinical Test or Procedure Name
* subject: (QI) Who and/or what the observation is about
* category: (QI) Classification of type of observation
* status: (QI) registered | prliminary | final | amended | corrected | cancelled | entered-in-error | unknown

**QI Elements:**

* value[x]: (QI) Result Value
* dataAbsentReason: (QI) Why the result is missing
* category(us-core): (QI) Classification of type of observation
* effective[x]: (QI) Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Observation Screening Assessment

**Must Have:**

* category(survey): (QI) Classification of type of observation
* subject: (QI) Who and/or what the observation is about
* status: (QI) registered | preliminary | final | amended | corrected | cancelled | entered-in-error | unknown
* category: (QI) Classification of type of observation
* code: (QI) Type of observation (code / type)

**QI Elements:**

* performer: (QI) Who is responsible for the observation
* category(screening-assessment): (QI) Classification of type of observation
* hasMember: (QI) Reference to panel or multi-select responses
* derivedFrom: (QI) Related Observations or QuestionnaireResponses that the observation is made from
* dataAbsentReason: (QI) Why the result is missing
* value[x]: (QI) Actual result
* effective[x]: (QI) Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
* interpretation: (QI) High, low, normal, etc.

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Organization

**Must Have:**

* active: Whether the organization's record is still in active use
* name: Name used for the organization

**QI Elements:**

* identifier.use: (QI) usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
* identifier.value: (QI) The value that is unique
* identifier(ein): (QI) Employer Identification Number
* identifier(ccn): (QI) CMS Certification Number
* type: (QI) Kind of organization

**Primary code path:** type 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Patient

**Must Have:**

* name: A name associated with the patient
* identifier: An identifier for this patient
* gender: male | female | other | unknown

**QI Elements:**

* deceased[x]: (QI) Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
* extension(race): (QI) US Core Race Extension
* extension(tribalAffiliation): (QI) Tribal Affiliation Extension
* birthDate: (QI) The date of birth for the individual
* extension(ethnicity): (QI) US Core ethnicity Extension
* address: (QI) An address for the individual
* communication: (QI) A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
* extension(genderIdentity): (QI) The individual's gender identity
* telecom: (QI) A contact detail for the individual
* extension(sex): (QI) Sex Extension

### QICore Practitioner

**Must Have:**

* name: The name(s) associated with the practitioner
* identifier: (QI) An identifier for the person as this agent

**QI Elements:**

* identifier.use: (QI) usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
* identifier(NPI): (QI) An identifier for the person as this agent
* identifier.value: (QI) The value that is unique
* identifier(ein): (QI) There is not a general Tax Identifier Numer (TIN) OID. There is an SSN, a PTIN, and an ITIN, but no TIN generally. So the only slice specified here is EIN, if consumers determine a need for an SSN, submit a comment to that effect.
* identifier.system: (QI) The namespace for the identifier value

### QICore PractitionerRole

**QI Elements:**

* identifier.use: (QI) usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
* period: (QI) The period during which the practitioner is authorized to perform in these role(s)
* identifier.value: (QI) The value that is unique
* practitioner: (QI) Practitioner that is able to provide the defined services for the organization
* identifier: (QI) Business Identifiers that are specific to a role/location
* telecom: (QI) Contact details that are specific to the role/location/service
* identifier.system: (QI) The namespace for the identifier value
* organization: (QI) Organization where the roles are available
* location: (QI) The location(s) at which this practitioner provides care
* code: (QI) Roles which this practitioner may perform
* active: (QI) Whether this practitioner role record is in active use
* specialty: (QI) Specific specialty of the practitioner
* endpoint: (QI) Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the practitioner with this role

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Procedure Done

**Must Have:**

* subject: (QI) Who the procedure was performed on
* code: (QI) What procedure
* status: (QI) preparation | in-progress | ​on-hold​ | stopped​ | completed

**QI Elements:**

* performed[x]: (QI) When the procedure was performed
* reasonCode: (QI) Coded reason procedure performed
* reasonReference: (QI) The justification that the procedure was performed
* basedOn: (QI) A request for this procedure
* code.extension(codeOptions): (QI) Url of a value set of candidate procedures
* extension(recorded): (QI) When the procedure was first captured in the subject's record

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Procedure Not Done

**Must Have:**

* subject: (QI) Who the procedure was performed on
* code: (QI) What procedure
* status: (QI) not-done

**QI Elements:**

* performed[x]: (QI) When the procedure was performed
* reasonCode: (QI) Coded reason procedure performed
* reasonReference: (QI) The justification that the procedure was performed
* basedOn: (QI) A request for this procedure
* code.extension(codeOptions): (QI) Url of a value set of candidate procedures
* statusReason: (QI) Reason for the current status
* extension(recorded): (QI) When the procedure was first captured in the subject's record

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Procedure

**Must Have:**

* subject: (QI) Who the procedure was performed on
* code: (QI) What procedure
* status: (QI) preparation | in-progress | not-done | on-hold | stopped | completed | entered-in-error | unknown

**QI Elements:**

* performed[x]: (QI) When the procedure was performed
* reasonCode: (QI) Coded reason procedure performed
* reasonReference: (QI) The justification that the procedure was performed
* basedOn: (QI) A request for this procedure
* code.extension(codeOptions): (QI) Url of a value set of candidate procedures
* extension(recorded): (QI) When the procedure was first captured in the subject's record

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore QuestionnaireResponse

**Must Have:**

* questionnaire: (QI) Form being answered
* status: in-progress | completed | amended | entered-in-error | stopped
* subject: (QI) The subject of the questions
* authored: Date the answers were gathered

**QI Elements:**

* item: (QI) Groups and questions
* author: (QI) Person who received and recorded the answers

**Primary code path:** questionnaire 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore RelatedPerson

**Must Have:**

* active: (QI) Whether this related person's record is in active use
* patient: (QI) The patient this person is related to

**QI Elements:**

* name: (QI) A name associated with the person
* telecom: (QI) A contact detail for the person
* relationship: (QI) The nature of the relationship

**Primary code path:** relationship 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Service Prohibited

**Must Have:**

* intent: (QI) proposal | plan | directive | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option
* code: (QI) What is being requested/ordered
* subject: (QI) Individual or Entity the service is ordered for
* authoredOn: (QI) Date request signed
* status: (QI) draft | active | on-hold | completed

**QI Elements:**

* code.extension(codeOptions): (QI) Url of a value set of candidate services
* reasonCode: (QI) Explanation/Justification for procedure or service
* occurrence[x]: (QI) When service should occur
* doNotPerform: (QI) True if service/procedure should not be performed
* reasonReference: (QI) Explanation/Justification for service or service

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore ServiceRequest

**Must Have:**

* status: (QI) draft | active | on-hold | revoked | completed | entered-in-error | unknown
* intent: (QI) proposal | plan | directive | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option
* code: (QI) What is being requested/ordered
* subject: (QI) Individual or Entity the service is ordered for

**QI Elements:**

* code.extension(codeOptions): (QI) Url of a value set of candidate services
* reasonCode: (QI) Explanation/Justification for procedure or service
* occurrence[x]: (QI) When service should occur
* authoredOn: (QI) Date request signed
* doNotPerform: (QI) True if service/procedure should not be performed
* reasonReference: (QI) Explanation/Justification for service or service

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore ServiceRequested

**Must Have:**

* intent: (QI) proposal | plan | directive | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option
* code: (QI) What is being requested/ordered
* subject: (QI) Individual or Entity the service is ordered for
* status: (QI) draft | active | on-hold | completed

**QI Elements:**

* code.extension(codeOptions): (QI) Url of a value set of candidate services
* reasonCode: (QI) Explanation/Justification for procedure or service
* occurrence[x]: (QI) When service should occur
* authoredOn: (QI) Date request signed
* doNotPerform: (QI) True if service/procedure should not be performed
* reasonReference: (QI) Explanation/Justification for service or service

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Simple Observation

**Must Have:**

* subject: (QI) Who and/or what the observation is about
* category: (QI) Classification of type of observation
* code: (QI) Type of observation (code / type)
* status: (QI) registered | prliminary | final | amended | corrected | cancelled | entered-in-error | unknown

**QI Elements:**

* performer: (QI) Who is responsible for the observation
* derivedFrom: (QI) US Core Profiles or other resource the observation is made from
* value[x]: (QI) Actual result
* effective[x]: (QI) Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
* interpretation: (QI) High, low, normal, etc.

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Substance

**QI Elements:**

* code: (QI) If this describes a specific package/container of the substance

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Task Done

**QI Elements:**

* basedOn: (QI) Request fulfilled by this task
* executionPeriod: (QI) Start and end time of execution
* focus: (QI) What task is acting on
* intent: (QI) unknown | proposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance
* code: (QI) Task Type
* status: (QI) draft​ | requested​ | received​ | accepted​ | ready | in-progress​ | on-hold​ | completed
* encounter: (QI) Healthcare event during which this task originated
* for: (QI) Beneficiary of the Task
* priority: (QI) routine | urgent | asap | stat

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Task Rejected

**QI Elements:**

* focus: (QI) What task is acting on
* statusReason: (QI) Reason for current status
* for: (QI) Beneficiary of the Task
* executionPeriod: (QI) The time action first taken meets expectation of the rejected use case.

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

### QICore Task

**QI Elements:**

* basedOn: (QI) Request fulfilled by this task
* executionPeriod: (QI) Start and end time of execution
* focus: (QI) What task is acting on
* intent: (QI) unknown | proposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance
* status: (QI) draft​ | requested​ | received​ | accepted​ | rejected | ready​ | cancelled​ | in-progress​ | on-hold​ | failed​ | completed | entered-in-error
* code: (QI) Task Type
* encounter: (QI) Healthcare event during which this task originated
* for: (QI) Beneficiary of the Task
* priority: (QI) routine | urgent | asap | stat

**Primary code path:** code 
 (PCPath) This element is the primary code path for this resource [CQL Retrieve](https://cql.hl7.org/02-authorsguide.html#retrieve) 

