Bariatric Surgery Center Network (BSCN) Accreditation Program

The American College of Surgeons has developed a Bariatric Surgery Center Network Accreditation Program to foster high-quality surgical care for patients who undergo bariatric surgery. The program manual (see hyperlink below) describes the necessary physical resources, human resources, clinical standards, surgeon credentialing standards, data reporting standards, and verification/approvals processes required for the designation of American College of Surgeons Bariatric Surgery Centers. Please read the letter of invitation before proceeding to download the informational manual and program application. For further information send inquires to BSCN@facs.org.

 About the Program

• Overview
• Provisional and Full Approval (Defined)
• Levels of Accreditation (Defined)
• About Outcomes Data
• BSCN Advisory Committee

 List of Accredited Centers in the United States

• Full Approval
• Provisional Approval

For further information contact, ACS Division of Research and Optimal Patient Care, BSCN@facs.org.

Revised December 14, 2007 

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