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What Surgical Quality Care Means

When you or a loved one needs surgery, knowing you're in good hands is everything. That's where the ACScan help.

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What Surgical Quality Care Means

The ACSis a nonprofit organization made up of more than 90,000 surgeons dedicated to high-quality surgical care, reducing complications, and improving how surgical care is delivered. 

The ACSDiamond: Why It Matters

When you see a hospital labeled as an ACSSurgical Quality Partner, it means they’ve chosen to go above and beyond. These hospitals aren’t just meeting the basics—they’re committing to continuous improvement, rigorous safety checks, and better results for patients like you.

What Is an ACSSurgical Quality Partner?

ACSSurgical Quality Partners are hospitals that participate in one or more of our nationally recognized quality improvement programs. Our programs help hospitals reduce complications, improve recovery, and save lives. Explore our ACSÅ˽ðÁ«´«Ã½Ó³»­.

What Does It Mean to Be ACSAccredited or Verified?

When a hospital is accredited or verified by the Å˽ðÁ«´«Ã½Ó³»­, it means it has passed a rigorous, independent review by surgical quality experts. This process checks whether the hospital meets top-tier standards in surgical care, resources, staff qualifications, protocols, and outcomes.

ACSaccreditation and verification means peace of mind.

Why Standards Matter

Standards are a set of guidelines hospitals and centers must meet to earn their accreditation status. ACSstandards are the blueprint for safe, effective surgery. They help hospitals:

  • Reduce Risks: Fewer infections, readmissions, and errors.
  • Improve Teamwork: Clear protocols for every step—from pre-op to recovery.
  • Focus on Patients: Specialized care for children, seniors, cancer patients, and more.

Why That’s Good for You

Hospitals with ACSverification or accreditation typically offer:

  • Dedicated teams with specialized training
  • Better patient experiences and outcomes
  • Lower rates of surgical complications and infections
  • Systems designed around your specific needs—whether you're a child, senior, or cancer patient

ACSQuality by the Numbers

110+

years advancing surgical excellence

2300+

accredited and verified hospitals worldwide

1.9 days

shorter hospital stays when using ACSERAS protocols

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Learn about each of our ACSACSand how hospitals are dedicated to providing the best possible care.

Children's Surgery Verification Program

Children's Surgery Verification Program

Children's Surgery

The Children's Surgery Verification Program ensures that children’s hospitals provide the best possible resources for infants and children going through surgery.
Commission on Cancer

Commission on Cancer

Cancer Care

Hospitals accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) focus on improving the lives of people during and after cancer treatment. CoC-accredited programs support cancer prevention, education, and better care.
Emergency General Surgery Verification Program

Emergency General Surgery Verification Program

Emergency General Surgery

The Emergency General Surgery Verification Program helps hospitals give quick, high-quality care for emergencies like appendicitis. Teams with members of different specialties work together to improve care.
Geriatric Surgery Verification Program

Geriatric Surgery Verification Program

Geriatric & Age Friendly Care

The Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) Program improves surgery for older adults. The GSV program helps hospitals care for the unique needs of older patients, who are a growing part of the population.

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program

Bariatric & Weight Loss Surgery

The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) makes sure weight-loss surgery centers meet high safety and care standards. MBSAQIP aims to lower the number of complications after surgery.
National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers

National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers

Breast Cancer & Disease Care

Hospitals and centers accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) focus on patient care, making sure people with breast cancer and diseases get full support from diagnosis to recovery.
National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer

National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer

Rectal Cancer Care

The National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer helps patients with rectal cancer get care from a team of different experts. This leads to better results, fewer cases of the cancer coming back, and longer lives.
Quality Verification Program

Quality Verification Program

Quality Surgical Care - Hospital Verification

The ACSQVP helps hospitals improve the quality of care they provide. It gives them a clear process to follow, measure, and improve their ability to help patients.
Trauma Verification, Review, and Consultation Program

Trauma Verification, Review, and Consultation Program

Trauma Care

The Trauma Verification, Review, and Consultation Program sets standards for the best care of injured patients. These standards are used by many states to label trauma centers in their areas.

Vascular Verification Program

Vascular Verification Program

Vascular Care

The Vascular Verification Program helps centers prevent and treat issues like strokes, leg pain, aneurysms and problems with blood vessels. The program offers three levels of participation.

National Surgical Quality Improvement Program

National Surgical Quality Improvement Program

Data Registry

ACSNSQIP collects data to help hospitals and surgeons understand their quality of care compared to others. Hospitals can use this information to improve care for their patients.
National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Pediatric

National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Pediatric

Data Registry

NSQIP Pediatric collects data to help hospitals improve surgery for children. The program focuses on reducing complications, improving care, and helping kids recover faster.
Trauma Quality Improvement Program

Trauma Quality Improvement Program

Data Registry

The ACSTrauma Quality Improvement Program collects data to help hospitals improve the care they provide to injured patients. Hospitals can compare their results to others and make clinical improvements.

Patient Resources

If you or a loved one are preparing for surgery, explore our patient education resources to find information, tools, checklists, and more. 

Preparing for Surgery

Preparing for Surgery

The ACSis here to help ensure that you're in the best position to have a smooth and successful surgery.
The Day of Your Procedure

The Day of Your Procedure

Get the details you need about common procedures and know what to expect before you or a loved one has surgery.
Recovery and Discharge

Recovery and Discharge

Access resources and information you need to optimize your recovery from surgery.

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