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The basis of the ACS Quality Verification Program rests on 12 standards; all of which are being reviewed in the medical literature to demonstrate evidence for the program.
Five principles key in on the role of data surveillance, standardized process, and systems; all are interrelated.
The most robust evidence has been identified around the standards for data and use of data.
CHICAGO (April 30, 2021): Evidence from the medical literature that contributes to adopting a new practice into clinical care is integral for surgical quality improvement. Part II of a comprehensive review of five key principles of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Quality Verification Program demonstrates the role of data surveillance and standardized processes and systems to identify problems and improve the quality and safety of surgical patient care. The peer-reviewed article is END
Surgical quality improvement driven by data surveillance, standardized processes and systems
The second comprehensive literature review on the underlying principles for the ACS Quality Verification Program looks at processes for identification and resolution of quality improvement issues
2021-04-30
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[Press-News.org] Surgical quality improvement driven by data surveillance, standardized processes and systemsThe second comprehensive literature review on the underlying principles for the ACS Quality Verification Program looks at processes for identification and resolution of quality improvement issues