Posted January 23, 2024

American College of Surgeons Geriatric Surgery Verification Program: New Resources Page

Posted In: Age-Friendly Health Systems, Tools & Guides, Professionals

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has released a new resources page for the Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) Program.

The ACS GSV Program has thirty-two surgical standards to improve surgical care and outcomes for older adults. Optimizing surgical care for older adults is critical, as patients sixty-five years and older account for more than 40% of all inpatient operations.

The resources include:

• General Resources to help introduce the GSV Program and assess healthcare professionals' preparation for implementing the standards:
  • Introduction to the GSV Program PPT
  • What Is the GSV Program & What Does It Mean for My Care? Brochure
  • GSV Gap Analysis
  • GSV FAQ

• Site Resources
  • Steps in the GSV Verification Process
  • GSV Virtual Site Visit Guidelines
  • GSV Site Visit Agenda

• GSV Insight Podcast Series
  • GSV Podcasts

• Other Resources include:
  • IHI AFHS Guide to Recognition for GSV Hospitals
  • ACS NSQIP/AGS Perioperative Guidelines
  • ACS NSQIP/AGS Preoperative Guidelines
  • AGS Geriatrics Virtual Patient Cases Modules

• Publications include:
  • Implementation Publications
  • General Media

Visit the ACS GSV Program resources page.
Learn more about ACS GSV Program.
Learn more about JAHF's co-support of GSV.