Interprofessional implementation of the Global Malnutrition Composite Score quality measure

Matthew L. Bechtold; Kenneth G. Nepple; Sharon M. McCauley; Christina Badaracco; Ainsley Malone

doi:10.1002/ncp.11033

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Interprofessional implementation of the Global Malnutrition Composite Score quality measure

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Interprofessional implementation of the Global Malnutrition Composite Score quality measure

Matthew L. Bechtold, Kenneth G. Nepple, Sharon M. McCauley, Christina Badaracco and Ainsley Malone

Nutrition in clinical practice, Vol.38(5), pp.987-997

10/2023

DOI: 10.1002/ncp.11033

PMID: 37431796

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Abstract

Malnutrition in hospitalized patients can impact health outcomes, quality of life, and health equity. Quality improvement initiatives and quality measurement can help improve the care of those hospitalized patients with malnutrition. The new Global Malnutrition Composite Score (GMCS) was recently adopted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as a health equity–focused measure. Beginning in 2024, the GMCS is available for reporting through the CMS Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting Program. The GMCS provides an opportunity to elevate the importance of patient nutrition status and evidence-based interventions throughout the interdisciplinary hospital decision-making process. To promote this opportunity, the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) held an “Interprofessional implementation of the Global Malnutrition Composite Score” webinar as part of its 2022 Malnutrition Awareness Week programming. This article summarizes the underlying rationale and significance of the GMCS measure and showcases clinical observations about integrating quality improvement and measurement into the acute care setting, as presented during the webinar.

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Title: Subtitle: Interprofessional implementation of the Global Malnutrition Composite Score quality measure
Creators: Matthew L. Bechtold - University of Missouri
Kenneth G. Nepple - University of Iowa
Sharon M. McCauley - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Christina Badaracco - Prevea Health
Ainsley Malone - American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Nutrition in clinical practice, Vol.38(5), pp.987-997
DOI: 10.1002/ncp.11033
PMID: 37431796
NLM abbreviation: Nutr Clin Pract
ISSN: 0884-5336
eISSN: 1941-2452
Language: English
Electronic publication date: 07/11/2023
Date published: 10/2023
Academic Unit: Urology
Record Identifier: 9984444867302771

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