Measurement & Data

Last Updated on January 12, 2023

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MQii-Supported Quality Measures

See the hospital-level malnutrition quality measure sets that have been developed and implemented throughout the MQii and tools and references to support the use of these measures.

Global Malnutrition Composite Score

Composite measure reflecting four critical initial steps of the malnutrition care workflow. Reflects an unweighted average of the four component measure performance scores.

Composite Measure Specifications Manual
Composite Measure Scoring Algorithm
Measure Specifications and Data Elements on CMS eCQI Resource Center

To learn more about reporting on this measure to CMS, visit our GMCS for IQR page.

Individual eCQMs

Foundational quality measure set developed for hospitals to support malnutrition quality improvement at their facilities. (Note these resources are no longer being updated as of 2022.)

Additional Quality Measurement Resources

CMS “Getting Started with Quality Measures”
CMS “Quality Measurement and Quality Improvement”
Academy Measure Resources

MQii Learning Collaborative

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PARTICIPANT TOOLS

MQii Learning Collaborative Resources

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.

Quick Start Guide

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

MQii & The Nutrition Care Process

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

Measurement & Data

Tools and specifications for the various malnutrition quality measures available for reporting and quality improvement. Learn more.

MQii Toolkit

The Complete MQii Toolkit is a comprehensive guide for malnutrition quality improvement, including several embedded templates, diagrams, and resources. Learn more.

Resource Repository

A general directory of MQii resources for implementers across the main phases of initiative implementation. Learn more.

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

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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