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High-quality surgery leads to greater access for patients, fewer complications, lower cost of care, and better outcomes. Quality has been the cornerstone of the American College of Surgeons since its founding 110 years ago and the ACS continues to provide accreditation and verification programs, products, guidelines, and tools to improve surgical quality.

What It Means to Be a Quality Partner
ACS Quality Portal

ACS Quality Portal

Visit the ACS Quality Portal
QI Resources

QI Resources

Knowledge and skills to improve quality
Online Education

Online Education

ACS Learning Management System (LMS)

ACS Quality Programs

Quality Verification Program (QVP)

Quality Verification Program (QVP)
National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP)

National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP)
National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) Pediatric

National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) Pediatric
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)
Commission on Cancer (CoC)

Commission on Cancer (CoC)
National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)

National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)
National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC)

National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC)
Trauma Verification, Review, and Consultation (VRC) Program

Trauma Verification, Review, and Consultation (VRC) Program
Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP)

Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP)
Children's Surgery Verification (CSV) Program

Children's Surgery Verification (CSV) Program
Emergency General Surgery (EGS) Verification Program

Emergency General Surgery (EGS) Verification Program
Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) Program

Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) Program
Vascular Verification Program

Vascular Verification Program
Trauma Programs
Trauma Programs

Trauma Programs

The ACS implements programs that support injury prevention and ensure optimal patient outcomes across the continuum of care.
Cancer Programs
Cancer Programs

Cancer Programs

The ACS Cancer Programs are at the forefront of setting patient-centered standards for cancer care.

Surgical Risk Calculators

Surgical Risk Calculator

Enter preoperative information about your patient to provide estimates regarding your patient's risk of postoperative complications.

Surgical Risk Calculator

Pediatric Surgical Risk Calculator

Enter preoperative information about your pediatric patient to provide estimates regarding your pediatric patient's risk of postoperative complications.

Pediatric Risk Calculator

Bariatric Surgical Risk/Benefit Calculator

Enter preoperative information about your patient to provide estimates regarding your patient's risk of postoperative complications, remission of weight-related comorbidities, and weight loss for each of four primary bariatric surgical procedures.

Bariatric Risk Calculator

Events

Quality and Safety Conference

Quality and Safety Conference

Register today for the 20th anniversary of the ACS Quality and Safety Conference—celebrating progress, innovation, and the future of surgical care.
Clinical Congress 2025

Clinical Congress 2025

Join us October 4–7 for education, networking, and the latest surgical innovation at Clinical Congress 2025 in Chicago. Register today!
TQIP Annual Conference

TQIP Annual Conference

Mark your calendars to save the date for the 2025 TQIP Annual Conference, November 8–10, in Chicago, IL.

Explore ACS Quality

The ACS believes in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in every aspect of your surgical programs. Our Quality Framework, Case Study Repository, QI educational offerings, and Strong for Surgery resources are here to support your goals.

Case Studies

Review case studies from various ACS quality program participants and how they can apply to your program.

ACS Quality Framework

The ACS Quality Framework is a set of criteria that provides guidance to help all hospitals successfully complete their quality improvement projects.

Quality Improvement Education

The ACS is committed to equipping every healthcare provider with the basic knowledge and skills to start on the path toward quality improvement. 
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