Participation Process

Site Visit Preparation

Hospitals interested in participating in the GSV Program are encouraged to review the standards and contact the GSV team to discuss the program in relation to the individual hospital’s goals. Sites will be encouraged to gather their key team members and stakeholders under the leadership of the Geriatric/Age-Friendly Surgery.

Site Visit Structure

Depending on which level of participation your hospital has enrolled in will depend on the structure of the site visit. For the GSV (Age-Friendly) Level, the site visit is a 3-hour virtual meeting. For the GSV Comprehensive and Focused Excellence Levels, site visits will be a full 8-hour day. 

Required Documentation

Hospitals are required to complete and submit a Pre-Review Questionnaire (PRQ) addressing questions and documentation requirements associated with the standards.

For the GSV Comprehensive and Focused Excellence Levels, patient charts with will also need to be prepared for the reviewers.

Preparation Timeline

Sites are recommended to apply 6–12 months prior to an anticipated site visit.