Resources

Quality Framework

The ACS Quality Framework is broken down into 38 components across 8 criteria. It’s designed to help ensure your quality improvement (QI) projects are both comprehensive and effective.

The framework is universal across all quality programs, and the criteria are organized around the 3 phrases of QI projects:

• Planning
• Conducting
• Reflecting

Case Study Repository

Unlock the power of shared knowledge and best practices with our extensive Case Study Repository. The Case Study Repository showcases successful quality improvement initiatives across various programs, implemented by participants of the ACS Quality Programs. Learn from the experiences of others, draw inspiration from their achievements, and apply proven strategies to drive positive change within your own organization.

Quality Improvement Education

Equip yourself and your team with the skills and knowledge needed to drive impactful quality improvement projects with our comprehensive quality improvement education offerings. Tailored for both seasoned quality professionals and beginners alike, our courses and workshops provide practical insights and actionable strategies to elevate your quality improvement practices.

Annual Conference

The annual ACS Quality and Safety Conference provides a forum for surgeon champions, surgical clinical reviewers (SCRs), and other hospital employees involved with quality improvement efforts to discuss and apply the most recent knowledge related to national and local quality initiatives.

Data Reports

Hospitals have 24-hour access to their hospital-level case data, allowing sites to pull standard case data and custom fields data into one report. Real-time, non-risk-adjusted benchmarking reports allow sites to compare their results against other sites in the program.