ACS Quality Verification Program

A Proven Approach, Tailored for Your Hospital

ACS Quality Verification Program (ACS QVP) provides a proven, standardized method for establishing, measuring, and improving your hospital-wide quality infrastructure. You’ll receive an in-depth assessment at hospital and specialty levels. It will include customized, actionable recommendations—such as leadership and safety culture. Using the framework of the 12 ACS QVP Standards, you will be able to find, fix, and prevent problems. Bottom line, ACS QVP makes an impact across all surgical departments.

Quality Programs

ACS QVP Verified Hospitals

At the 2022 Quality and Safety Conference, ACS QVP announced the first hospitals that have met the standards defined in the Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety.

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Research Supports 12 Core Principles of the ACS Quality Verification Program

September 12, 2024

Learn how the evidence supports the validity of the ACS QVP standards for safe, high-quality care.

Getting Started with ACS QVP

Find videos, webinars, and written resources to help start your journey.

Resources

ACS QVP Standards

Learn more about the 12 ACS QVP Standards.

Program Standards

Participating ACS QVP Hospitals

Find hospitals already participating in the ACS QVP.

Participating Hospitals

ACS QVP News

ACS QVP Saves Hospitals Money with Fewer Patient Complications

Hospitals, on average, save $1,763 per admission, have fewer patient complications, and a decreased length of stay after implementing programs based on 12 standards outlined by the American College of Surgeons.

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ACS QVP Saves Hospitals Money with Fewer Patient Complications

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Improving Care with ACS QVP

Inova Health System is using the ACS Quality Verification Program to improve surgical care across its five hospitals in Northern Virginia. Learn how the QVP has brought together all members of the surgical team to improve outcomes and care for patients.

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Become an ACS Quality Hospital

Becoming a verified ACS QVP hospital demonstrates your commitment to high-quality surgical care and positions your hospital among the leading hospitals in the country.

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