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Geriatric Surgery Verification

Advancing care of older adult patients

Geriatric Surgery Verification
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Setting the Standards of Care for Older Adults Undergoing Surgery

The Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) Program has 32 surgical standards (two of which are optional) designed to improve surgical care and outcomes for older adults. Optimizing surgical care for older adults is critical, as patients 65 years and older account for more than 40% of all inpatient operations (and increasing).

Quality Surgical Care for Seniors

Rochester Regional Health’s Clifton Springs Hospital uses the GSV program to help ensure that patients like Stella and Glen get the specialized care they need. Taking the time to understand their care goals and challenges helped their Rochester team deliver the best possible care.

Geriatric Surgery Verification Program Standards

Geriatric Surgery Verification Program Standards

This document details the resource standards, quality improvement and safety processes, data collection, and verification process.

Participating GSV Hospitals

Participating GSV Hospitals

The GSV Program verifies the standards in Optimal Resources for Geriatric Surgery have been met at participating hospitals. Find a hospital near you.
Cognitive Screening in Older Patients May Help Optimize Outcomes

Cognitive Screening in Older Patients May Help Optimize Outcomes

Learn how identifying patients with preoperative cognitive impairment can help surgery team members implement strategies to prevent adverse outcomes.
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Dementia and Cognitive Impairment

Geriatric Surgery Verification resources: Diagnostic Excellence of Dementia and Cognitive Impairment in the Surgical Setting.
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Resources

Resources for those interested in or participating in the ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification program.
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Online Application Portal

The ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification Program developed 32 standards to improve surgical care and outcomes for the aging adult population.

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For more information or questions on the Geriatric Surgery Verification Program, please fill out our inquiry form.