ACS Verification Improves Surgical Quality Metrics

ACS verification enhances safety and effectiveness across multiple surgical outcomes.

  • 61% of outcomes improved with ACS verification; 34% showed no difference.
  • Significant gains in safety (p=0.0024), effectiveness (p<0.0001), equity (p=0.001), and patient-centeredness (p<0.0001).

Consider ACS verification as a pivotal strategy for quality improvement, particularly in safety-focused practices.

  • Efficiency and timeliness outcomes were less consistent and warrant further investigation.

Journal Article by Hobika G, Remer SL (…) Ko CY et 4 al. in J Am Coll Surg

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