Global Malnutrition Composite Score for IQR

The Global Malnutrition Composite Score quality measure is now available for 2024 hospital reporting. 

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The Malnutrition Quality Improvement Initiative
The MQii is designed to help your organization improve
malnutrition care and subsequently achieve better outcomes.

MQii Stakeholders and Collaborators

MQii
MQii Stakeholders and Collaborators

The Malnutrition Quality Improvement Initiative (MQii) is a project of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Avalere Health, and other stakeholders who provided guidance and expertise through a collaborative partnership. Support for the MQii is provided by Abbott.

Former MQii Advisory Committee Members

  • Ann Watt, MBA, RHIA

The Joint Commission

Member: 2014–2017

  • Alison Steiber, PhD, RDN

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Member: 2014–2019

  • Jamie Partridge, PhD, MBA

Abbott Nutrition

Member: 2017–2019

  • Peggi Guenter, PhD, RN, FAAN

American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

Member: 2016–2019

  • Evelyn Granieri, MD, MPH, MSEd

New York Presbyterian

Member: 2016–2019

  • Karim Godamunne, MD, MBA, SFHM

North Fulton Hospital

Member: 2014–2019

  • Michael Englesbe, MD, FACS

University of Michigan Health System

Member: 2014–2015

  • Maureen Dailey, PhD, RN, CWOCN

Daily Solutions

Member: 2014–2019

  • Howard Bregman, MD, MS

Epic Systems

Member: 2016–2017

  • JohnMarc Alban, MS RN, CPHIMS

The Joint Commission

Member: 2017–2019

  • Naseer Ahmed, MD

Abbott Nutrition

Member: 2014–2016

  • Paul Wischmeyer, MD, EDIC, FASPEN, FCCM

Duke University

Member: 2020–2022

  • Valaree Williams, MS, RDN, CSO, CNSC, LDN, FAND

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Member: 2020–2022

  • Beth Quatrara, DNP, RN, CMSRN, ACNS-BC

UVA Medical Center

Member: 2020–2022

  • Wendy Phillips, MS, RD, CLE, NWCC, FAND

Morrison Healthcare

Member: 2020–2022

  • Leslie Kelly-Hall

Healthwise

Member: 2014–2022

  • Charley John, PharmD

Walgreens

Member: 2020–2022

  • Bob Blancato, MPA

Matz, Blancato and Associates

Member: 2020–2022

  • Al Barrocas, MD, FACS, FASPEN

Alma, LLC

Member: 2020–2022

Special Thank You

Special thanks to the former members of the MQii Advisory Committee for their guidance in designing and informing the content of the Toolkit; to the members of the Technical Expert Panel for their guidance in specifying and testing the malnutrition electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs); and to the members of the MQii Learning Collaborative for their work to implement the MQii Toolkit and eCQMs, and provide feedback to inform revisions and future iterations to MQii tools.

Special thanks to former members of the Advisory Committee, including those who contributed to the content of the Toolkit. We would also like to extend particular appreciation to several members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for their review of the Toolkit:

  • Valaree M. Williams, MS, RD, CSO LDN, FAND
  • Sharon M. McCauley, MS, MBA, RDN, LDN, FADA, FAND
  • Tamie M. Frable-Newman, MS, RD, LDN
  • Mujahed Khan, MBA, RDN, LDN
  • Shari Baird, MS, RD, CPHQ, LSSBB

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MQii Learning Collaborative Resources
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The 2024 Learning Collaborative brings together healthcare stakeholders across the U.S. to support acceleration and dissemination of malnutrition best practices for patients. Learn more.

Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide

Reporting on the GMCS measure is a 2-step process. Learn more.

Malnutrition Care Process
Malnutrition Care Process

Resources mapped to the key steps of the nutrition care process and malnutrition care workflow. Learn more.

Measurement & Data
Measurement & Data
Tools and specifications for the various malnutrition quality measures available for reporting and quality improvement. Learn more.
MQii Toolkit
MQii Toolkit
The Complete MQii Toolkit is a comprehensive guide for malnutrition quality improvement, including several embedded templates, diagrams, and resources. Learn more.
MQii Resource Repository
MQii Resource Repository
A general directory of MQii resources for implementers across the main phases of initiative implementation. Learn more.
Food Insecurity Resources
Food Insecurity Resources
Resources to support you and your colleagues in integrating food insecurity screening and interventions into your nutrition care process. Learn more.
COVID-19 MQii Resources
COVID-19 MQii Resources

Resources to support you and your colleagues in caring for patients experiencing or at risk for malnutrition throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more.

The Malnutrition Quality Improvement Initiative

These materials were developed by the Malnutrition Quality Improvement Initiative (MQii),
a project of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Avalere, and other stakeholders who
provided guidance and expertise through a collaborative partnership. Support provided by Abbott.

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