New Measure Specifications Manual
Based on work to refine the Global Malnutrition Composite Score over the past year, we have developed a new specifications manual for this quality measure and it was published in early June. It can also be found on our “Measurement and Data” page. This manual provides background information and references, numerator and denominator, exclusions, data […]
Recent Article About Managing In-Hospital Malnutrition
A recent review article about managing hospital among inpatients was published in The Lancet. In “Management of disease-related malnutrition for patients being treated in hospital,” Schuetz et al. presented an overview of the latest knowledge about the burden of malnutrition; gaps in knowledge about diagnostic criteria, definitions, and means of identification; interventions to address it […]
New Publication About COVID-19 and Malnutrition
A recent article in Nutrients, titled “Malnutrition Increases Hospital Length of Stay and Mortality among Adult Inpatients with COVID-19,” provided the first data showing poorer health outcomes among malnourished patients with COVID-19 . Analyzing data from 4,311 patients in Johns Hopkins-affiliated hospitals, the authors aimed to determine if malnutrition is an independent risk factor for […]
Upcoming Webinar About Global Malnutrition Composite Score
The International Council on Active Aging will host a webinar titled, “Advocating for older adult nutrition and quality measurement,” on June 8. This webinar will share background information on the burden of malnutrition among older adults and opportunities to improve measurement of care quality to improve their health outcomes. This webinar will be presented by […]
Upcoming FNCE Late-Breaking Poster Abstract Submission Deadline
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is accepting abstracts for its late-breaking FNCE deadline through 5/31 at 6 PM ET. They may fall under 3 possible categories: research abstracts, project and program report abstracts, or future practice abstracts. If accepted, the abstract will also be printed in a September JAND supplement. Also, primary authors of […]
Comment Opportunity for White House Nutrition Conference
We are pleased to share good news that the White House will hold its 2nd White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health this September (with the first being held back in 1969). Funded through the recent Consolidated Appropriations Act, this convening will aim to accelerate progress to end hunger, improve nutrition and physical activity, […]
Advisory Committee Member Presenting at Today’s Dietitian Symposium
MQii Advisory Committee member Valaree Williams will present during the 2022 Today’s Dietitian Symposium, on May 24 in Bonita Springs, FL. Her presentation will be titled, “In It for the Long Haul: The Far-Reaching Impacts of Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment on Nutrition Care.” We encourage any of you who will attend the symposium to listen […]
Proceedings from Recent MQii Roundtable Event
Together with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and National Minority Quality Forum, Avalere co-hosted a multi-stakeholder roundtable in March. Participants including 24 leaders and experts in healthcare and community health came together for this event titled “Advancing Health Equity Through Malnutrition Quality Measurement,” to discuss connections between health equity, hospital malnutrition care, and food […]
Global Malnutrition Composite Score Included in IPPS Proposed Rule
We are pleased to share that the Global Malnutrition Composite Score—which is comprised of 4 individual measures on which many of our Learning Collaborative members have been reporting for many years—has been proposed for inclusion in the Hospital IQR Program via the FY 2023 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Proposed Rule (see p. 1142). You […]
Recent ASPEN Webinar About Nutrition Implications of Long-COVID
ASPEN recently offered a webinar titled, “Nutrition Implications of Long COVID,” and the recording is now freely available online. The expert medical presenters reviewed the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and nutrition complications of long COVID; examined the role of nutritional supplements in the prevention and treatment of long COVID; and explained the nutritional components of persistent inflammation, […]
New Articles About Malnutrition Quality Improvement in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Members of the MQii leadership team have recently published 2 papers about the importance of nutrition-focused quality improvement programs in skilled nursing facilities: “The Case for Malnutrition Quality Measures and Nutrition-Focused Quality Improvement Programs (QIPs) in US Skilled Nursing Facilities“ “Prevalence Rates and Characteristics of Malnutrition, Frailty, and Other Nutrition and Muscle Mass-Related Conditions Document […]
New Policy Advocate Toolkits from Defeat Malnutrition Today
Defeat Malnutrition Today and Women in Government have just released its two latest policy toolkits, “Policy Opportunities for Nutrition Care and Healthy Aging: A Federal Advocacy Toolkit” and “Policy Opportunities for Nutrition Care and Healthy Aging: A Toolkit for Federal Legislators.” Drawing largely from the “National Blueprint: Achieving Quality Malnutrition Care for Older Adults, 2020 […]
New Articles About Opportunities to Address Malnutrition Through Medicare
A few articles focused on opportunities to address malnutrition and food insecurity (including mention of the MQii) have recently been published: “Opportunities to Improve Quality Outcomes: Integrating Nutrition Care Into Medicare Advantage to Address Malnutrition and Support Social Determinants of Health” in The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing “Medicare offers new path […]
New Article About Malnutrition Diagnostic Tools
A recent review article in Nutrition in Clinical Practice presented a review of the four primary malnutrition diagnostic tools. In “Key Approaches to Diagnosing Malnutrition in Adults,” Malone and Mogensen present background on these methodologies (as well as overlap among them) to assist clinicians in choosing their approach to diagnose malnutrition. Following this information, they […]
New Review Article About Malnutrition Screening and Diagnostic Tools
A recent review article in Nutrition in Clinical Practice identified nutrition screening tools and malnutrition diagnosis tools currently used in acute care settings across the US. In “Malnutrition screening and diagnosis tools: Implications for practice,” authors Mary House and Caitlin Gwaltney argue that malnutrition is a burdensome and costly condition that could be better managed […]
Happy National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day!
On Wednesday, March 9, we celebrate Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day in recognition of our nation’s food and nutrition experts who are committed to improving the health of their patients, clients, and communities. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day and National Nutrition Month promote the Academy and RDNs to the public and the media as the most valuable […]
New Article About Nutrition Risk and Food Insecurity
An article by Dr. Monica Esquivel about food insecurity interventions being key means to improve nutrition status (and thereby reduce risk for or treat malnutrition) was recently published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. Titled, “Addressing Food Insecurity to Optimize Nutritional Status,” Dr. Esquivel argues for the importance of addressing food insecurity to improve health […]
Upcoming 2022 NANASP Annual Training Conference
The National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP)’ 2022 Annual Training Conference will take place from May 24–26 in Austin, TX. NANASP is a national membership organization working to provide older adults healthful food and nutrition through community-based services. For those of you seeking to work more closely and effectively with community-based partners to […]
Recent Podcast on Malnutrition Diagnoses and Nutrition Support
A recent podcast produced by ASPEN featured Jay Mirtallo and Wendy Phillips (member of the MQii Advisory Committee) speaking about their recent publication in Nutrition in Clinical Practice, which was titled, “Update on Use of Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition in Hospitalized Patients with a Diagnosis of Malnutrition in the United States.” In this podcast and […]
New White Paper on Nutrition and Healthy Aging
Beneo recently published a white paper titled, “Healthy Ageing: Beyond The Usual Advice To Eat Well And Stay Active.” It includes an overview of the roles of nutrition and activity in various areas of health and disease–including frailty and malnutrition–and suggested patterns for optimizing health. This summary may be helpful for you when educating colleagues […]