General Purpose: To recognize valuable resources from the Malnutrition Quality Improvement Initiative for acute care patients and malnutrition quality improvement measures for postacute care residents.
Target Audience: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses with an interest in skin and wound care.
Learning Objectives/outcomes: After participating in this educational activity, the participant will:1. Distinguish the prevalence of malnutrition among acute care patients.2. Explain the assessment guidelines for identifying malnutrition.3. Identify the resources available for measuring malnutrition quality improvement.
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