Journal of the American College of Surgeons
Evidence Review for the American College of Surgeons Quality Verification Part II: Processes for Reliable Quality Improvement
The study group gathered and analyzed evidence associated with five principles that address processes for identification and resolution of quality improvement issues: case review, peer review, credentialing and privileging, data for surveillance, and continuous quality improvement using data.
Fischer CP, Hu QL, Wescott AB, Maggard-Gibbons M, Hoyt DB, Ko CY. Evidence Review for the American College of Surgeons Quality Verification Part II: Processes for Reliable Quality Improvement [published online ahead of print, 2021 Apr 30]. J Am Coll Surg. 2021;S1072-7515(21)00244-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2021.03.028
Evidence Review for the American College of Surgeons Quality Verification Part I: Building Quality and Safety Resources and Infrastructure
The study gathered and analyzed evidence associated with the first four principles that address institutional and administrative factors necessary for high quality surgical care: a top-down commitment to quality, mid-level leadership, and committee structure, including the scope and governance of a quality program and infrastructure.
Hu QL, Fischer CP, Wescott AB, Maggard-Gibbons M, Hoyt DB, Ko CY. Evidence Review for the American College of Surgeons Quality Verification Part I: Building Quality and Safety Resources and Infrastructure. J Am Coll Surg. 2020;231(5):557-569.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2020.08.758
Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons
Lessons learned about the ACS Quality Verification Program and pilot hospitals’ pandemic response October 2021
Looking forward - June 2021 June 2021
Two new ACS verification programs cast a wider net to ensure quality for all surgical patients January 2021
Quality as a program, not a measure: An opportunity for health insurers to value quality as a comprehensive program October 2020
The role of the site reviewer: Ensuring patient-centered standards for optimal patient outcomes July 2020
New ACS-led verification program aims to improve care for rural surgical patients | The Bulletin (facs.org) April 2020
The ACS Quality and Safety Program: Louisville hospitals participate in first site visits April 2019
Beginning your quality improvement journey July 2018
Collaboration and guidelines can lead to better outcomes April 2018
Using data analytics to improve patient care March 2018
Individual disciplines working together in an increasingly regulated environment February 2018
Creating a culture of high reliability January 2018
The SQSC and credentialing and privileging processes ensure sustainability of standards December 2017
The SQO and review processes: Keys to staying on track November 2017
