Improving Surgical Safety with Report Cards and Assessments

Using surgical report cards linked to quality improvement efforts can enhance patient outcomes.

• Review identified 19 studies showing report cards lead to improved surgical outcomes when tied to quality improvement initiatives.
• One in four controlled studies saw a statistically significant reduction in mortality.

Integrating report cards with actionable improvements is essential for better results.

• Most studies, however, showed moderate to high risk of bias, highlighting the need for cautious interpretation.