NDNQI
Benchmark nursing performance. Elevate outcomes.
Get unmatched insight into nursing performance across 2,000+ hospitals with our National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI®). So you can compare, improve, and lead with data and confidence.
See how you stack up
Measure smarter. Improve faster.
Every population is unique. Every setting demands precision. NDNQI delivers the insights you need to improve quality, for everyone.
- Tap into the data: Access the nation’s largest, most trusted nursing quality database, spanning 53,000+ nursing care units.
- Benchmark your performance: Compare results against 2,000+ hospitals, 16,000 ambulatory care units, and 250+ nursing-sensitive measures. Measure across inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory care environments—including 97% of Magnet®-recognized facilities.
- Join an elite league: Every Magnet® with Distinction organization partners with us.
Total clarity on nursing performance
Largest national nursing metrics database
600+ measures, including 250+ nursing-sensitive indicators across all inpatient and ambulatory care settings.
Improvement guidance
Our nursing professionals can help you interpret data, tackle gaps, and develop strategies to improve performance.
Actionable dashboards
Dynamic dashboards and resources turn data into practical strategies to improve the quality of your care.
HX platform integration
Connect nursing quality metrics with patient experience, employee engagement, and safety data for a holistic view.
Get your questions answered
What is the purpose of NDNQI?
NDNQI gives you access to all reported NDNQI data, so you can review and benchmark against other participating facilities. It helps you see how nursing units stack up against competitors, spot opportunities to improve care, enhance nursing quality, and achieve ANCC Magnet® recognition.
What information can healthcare facilities view as NDNQI users?
NDNQI lets you view more than 10 comparison groups, including teaching status, staffed bed size, census division, state, metropolitan area, ANCC Magnet® status, and more. With our solution, you can better segment your data to dig deeper into the details—and pinpoint exactly where to act.
Can I use NDNQI to see quality improvement across my system?
Yes. System reporting gives you a single source to evaluate and compare nursing quality performance across your entire system—including both inpatient and ambulatory settings. This helps drive more consistent, higher-quality, and better coordinated care.
What are nursing-sensitive indicators (NSI)?
NSI are measures that capture aspects of patient care most directly influenced by nursing practice, staffing, and the work environment
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