Tag Archive for ‘Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety’
The role of the site reviewer: Ensuring patient-centered standards for optimal patient outcomes
Describes the qualities of effective site reviewers, provides examples of process improvements developed by reviewer feedback, and summarizes the College’s initiative to align ACS Quality Programs.
A call into the distance: How quality review can change a rural cancer patient’s outcome
A case history featuring a nonsurgical department quality review and its effect on a rural surgical patient is outlined, as are rural cancer care challenges with regard to providing timely diagnosis and treatment.
New ACS-led verification program aims to improve care for rural surgical patients
Identifies the development and goals of a new program for verifying surgical quality in rural hospitals.
Michigan hospital participates in first pilot site visit for new ACS rural surgery verification program
The rural verification standards evaluated during the MMMC-Alpena pilot site visit are summarized as are lessons learned for future pilot site visits.
Looking forward – April 2019
Lessons learned and next steps regarding implementing standards drawn from the principles outlined in Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety are the focus of this month’s column.
The ACS Quality and Safety Program: Louisville hospitals participate in first site visits
Summarizes the results of quality improvement initiatives as outlined in the Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety (Red Book) at two initial sites in Kentucky.
Making quality stick: Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety: Using data analytics to improve patient care
This excerpt from Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety summarizes the essential role of registries in providing clinically relevant data necessary to improve patient care.
Making quality stick: Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety: Individual disciplines working together in an increasingly regulated environment
This excerpt from Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety describes some of the external regulatory pressures facing health care professionals and underscores the importance of a commitment to accountability and transparency to meet these demands.
Looking forward – January 2018
Dr. Hoyt describes how Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety fosters a culture of quality and safety.
Making quality stick: Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety: Creating a culture of high reliability
This excerpt from Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety describes strategies, such as patient safety reports and root-cause analysis, which can be used to cultivate a culture of patient safety.
Making quality stick: Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety: The SQSC and credentialing and privileging processes ensure sustainability of standards
This excerpt from the Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety manual describes the role of the surgical quality and safety committee and the importance of standardized credentialing processes.
Making quality stick: Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety: The SQO and review processes: Keys to staying on track
This excerpt from the Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety manual describes the role of the Surgical Quality Officer as well as the general responsibilities of case review and peer committees.
Making quality stick: Optimal Resources for Quality and Safety
A key component in the Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety manual is the five phases of surgical care and the surgeon’s responsibilities at each stage.
ACS releases quality and safety manual
The Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety manual, which introduces key concepts in quality, safety, and reliability, is intended for surgeon leaders seeking to improve patient care.
Looking forward – August 2017
The College’s and the ABS’ role in addressing concerns related to MOC requirements is the focus of this month’s column.
Looking forward – July 2017
Dr. Hoyt describes the College’s efforts to provide members of the surgical patient care team with the resources necessary to improve outcomes, including the Quality and Safety Conference, and the release of Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety.
