Global Malnutrition Composite Score for IQR
The new Global Malnutrition Composite Score quality measure will be available for 2024 hospital reporting.
The Malnutrition Quality Improvement Initiative (MQii) is a multi-year effort that began in 2013 when a variety of stakeholder organizations began to highlight gaps in existing malnutrition care and the impact of these gaps on patient outcomes. Based on the results of subsequent literature reviews, landscape assessments, engagements with key stakeholders, and best practices research, the MQii was established in partnership with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Avalere Health, and other stakeholders providing guidance through key technical expert and advisory roles. This initiative seeks to advance evidence-based, high-quality patient-driven care for hospitalized adults who are malnourished or at risk for malnutrition.
327 sites have participated across 38 states and Puerto Rico as of January 2023.
The design and implementation of the MQii are based on several guiding principles. The guiding principles provide a snapshot of the overall intention of the MQii and should be used as a reference as sites employ different approaches to support the uptake of the clinical workflow and other components of the toolkit. Learn more
Guidance for the MQii was previously provided by an Advisory Committee. The MQii greatly appreciates their contributions.
The MQii Leadership Team and Learning Collaborative members have disseminated important findings based on our research for many years. You can view this full list of press and publications, organized by year, to see all of our articles, videos, podcasts, and more.
The 2023 Learning Collaborative brings together leading hospitals and health systems across the U.S. to support acceleration and dissemination of malnutrition best practices for hospitalized patients. Learn more.
Reporting on the GMCS measure is a 2-step process. Learn more.
Resources to support you and your colleagues in caring for patients experiencing or at risk for malnutrition throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more.
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