*What is included in the EGS Verification Fee:
- Full access to all program materials and resources.
- Full access to ACS staff who will provide guidance on verification site visit preparation, follow up, and next steps.
- A virtual or in-person site visit conducted by a trained surgeon reviewer(s)—the hospital may be asked to cover some travel expenses for site visits conducted in-person. The annual fee covers the cost of a site visit every three years. If additional site visits within a three-year period are required or requested, additional fees may apply.
- A detailed site visit report that outlines strengths, opportunities for improvement, and guidance for future quality program development.
- Various networking opportunities, educational events, and tools to help a hospital continue to develop and/or improve their surgical quality infrastructure in between verification site visits.
- Hospitals that achieve verified status will be recognized on the ACS website and will also be provided access to a marketing toolkit that contains EGS-VP logos, press releases, and other digital assets to promote their status as an EGS-VP Verified Hospital.
For additional information:
EGS-VP visit www.facs.org/egs
ACS NSQIP visit www.facs.org/nsqip
ACS QVP visit www.facs.org/qvp