September 2019

Table of Contents
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From the Academy

Introduction


Hospital Nutrition Care Betters Patient Clinical Outcomes and Reduces Costs: The Malnutrition Quality Improvement Initiative Story
• Sharon M. McCauley,
• Albert Barrocas,
• Ainsley Malone
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Public Policy News

Quality Improvement as the Foundation for Health Care Advancement
• Jeanne Blankenship,
• Robert B. Blancato,
• Robin Kelly
Published online: August 22, 2019
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The Malnutrition Quality Improvement Initiative: A Multiyear Partnership Transforms Care
• Sharon M. McCauley,
• Kristi Mitchell,
• Amie Heap
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Practice Applications

Professional Practice


Improving Malnutrition in Hospitalized Older Adults: The Development, Optimization, and Use of a Supportive Toolkit
• Eleanor Fitall,
• Kelsey Jones Pratt,
• Sharon M. McCauley,
• ...
• Jill Johnston,
• Heidi J. Silver,
• Kristi Mitchell
Published online: August 22, 2019
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Enhancing Identification and Management of Hospitalized Patients Who Are Malnourished: A Pilot Evaluation of Electronic Quality Improvement Measures
• Kenneth G. Nepple,
• Conrad M. Tobert,
• Angel F. Valladares,
• Kristi Mitchell,
• Martin Yadrick
Published online: August 22, 2019
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Identifying and Managing Malnourished Hospitalized Patients Utilizing the Malnutrition Quality Improvement Initiative: The UPMC Experience
• Kelly Danis,
• Melissa Kline,
• Michelle Munson,
• ...
• Heather Hardik,
• Angel F. Valladares,
• Alison Steiber
Published online: August 22, 2019
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Extending the Reach of Hospital-Based Nutrition: A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist's Perspective on the Malnutrition Quality Improvement Initiative and Improving Patient Recovery
• Gerry Howick,
• Kelsey Jones Pratt,
• Alison Steiber
Published online: August 22, 2019
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Clinical Leadership and Innovation Help Achieve Malnutrition Quality Improvement Initiative Success
• Mary Beth Arensberg,
• Catherine D’Andrea,
• Mujahed Khan
Published online: August 22, 2019
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Abstracts

Data Integration and Process Outcomes Results

Achievements in Improving Documentation to Depict a More Accurate Clinical Representation of Patients with Malnutrition While Increasing Visibility of the RDN
• C. McFadden
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RDN Audits to Determine the Prevalence of Hospital Malnutrition Reveal a Need to Shift the Focus of Quality Improvement Efforts
• C. McFadden
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Improving Adult Malnutrition Coding, Documentation and Reimbursement: A Multicenter Approach
• D. Wicks
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NurISH Team: A Nutrition-Centric Inpatient Rehabilitation Rounding Structure
• R. Clark,
• G. Francisco
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Bridging the Gap from Hospital to Home: Implementation of a Malnutrition Transitions of Care Program
• A. Lago
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Scoring Using the Malnutrition Screening Tool: Dietetic Intern and Registered Nurse
• D. Steinmetz
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Analysis of Adult Inpatient Malnutrition at the University of Virginia Health System
• A. Bellows,
• K. Willcutts
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Evaluating Efficacy of a Recently Implemented Malnutrition Screening Tool
• R. Edwards,
• P. Blakeslee
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Prioritizing Malnutrition Care Through Discrete eCQM Data Tracking in the Electronic Health Record for an Academic Medical Center
• J. Wills
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Improving Integration of Malnutrition Care in Care Transitions
• C. D'Andrea,
• M. Khan,
• M.B. Arensberg
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Increasing Malnutrition Identification and Coding Through Process Improvement
• J. Oblein,
• K. Doverspike
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Malnutrition Quality Improvement Initiative Supports Delivery of Evidence-Based Care and Drives Improved Outcomes
• S.M. McCauley,
• A.F. Valladares,
• M.B. Arensberg
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Interdisciplinary Team Engagement and Key Learnings

A Competitive Edge in Raising Awareness of Malnutrition: One Organization’s Success in Malnutrition Awareness Week Efforts
• C. McFadden
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Engagement of the Academy’s Dietetic Practice Groups with MQii
• M. Khan,
• S.M. McCauley
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The Importance of Nutrition Post-Discharge Interventions
• K. Johnson,
• L. Leciejewski,
• N. Munguia
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Physician Champions: Key to Malnutrition Diagnosis Identification and Documentation
• R. Kumari,
• N. Keleekai-Brapoh,
• R. Flood,
• J. Audett,
• S. Anghel,
• R. Gundavarapu
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Malnutrition Across the Care Continuum in the Aging and Disabled Populations
• R. Clark,
• A. Zarutskie,
• I. Limlek,
• R. Petty,
• L. Frieden
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Research Outcomes Results

Nutrition Focused Physical Exam Improves Accuracy of Malnutrition Diagnosis
• W. Phillips,
• M. Janowski,
• H. Brennan,
• G. Leger-LeBlanc
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Impact of Accurate Malnutrition Coding on Case Mix Index
• J. Doley
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Demographics of Malnourished Patients
• J. Doley
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Evaluation of a Nutrition Screening Tool to Identify Patients at Risk for Malnutrition
• J. Doley
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RDN Assessment within Twenty-Four Hours of Nutrition Screening Referral is Feasible
• J. Doley
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Improving Patient Outcomes & Decreasing Hospital Costs Through Nutrition
• A. Goldman,
• S. Siegel,
• J. Partridge
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Malnutrition Across the Continuum of Care
• J. Settles,
• S. Lewis,
• C. Bell,
• D. Lawhorne
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