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ACS Quality Programs

High-quality surgery leads to greater access for patients, fewer complications, lower cost of care, and better outcomes. Quality has been the cornerstone of the American College of Surgeons since its founding 110 years ago and the ACS continues to provide accreditation and verification programs, products, guidelines, and tools to improve surgical quality.

Surgical Risk Calculators

Surgical Risk Calculator

Enter preoperative information about your patient to provide estimates regarding your patient's risk of postoperative complications.

Pediatric Surgical Risk Calculator

Enter preoperative information about your pediatric patient to provide estimates regarding your pediatric patient's risk of postoperative complications.

Bariatric Surgical Risk/Benefit Calculator

Enter preoperative information about your patient to provide estimates regarding your patient's risk of postoperative complications, remission of weight-related comorbidities, and weight loss for each of four primary bariatric surgical procedures.

Quality Improvment Resources

The ACS believes in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in every aspect of your surgical programs. Our Quality Framework, Case Study Repository, and QI educational offerings are here to support your goals.