The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) was created by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) to help hospitals track and improve the quality of surgeries. Hospitals that participate in NSQIP gather data on how well their surgeries are going. They then use that information to make improvements that can reduce risks for patients and improve recovery.
Unlike some other programs that rely on insurance information, NSQIP collects data directly from patients’ medical records. This gives a more accurate and complete picture of how well surgeries are being performed. The goal is to help hospitals see exactly where improvements are needed and to provide the tools to make those changes.
Hospitals that participate in NSQIP see real improvements in the safety of their surgeries. By employing data to detect issues at an early stage, they can implement modifications that improve patient outcomes. Here’s why NSQIP matters:
Hospitals using NSQIP data can reduce the number of complications during and after surgery. In fact, 62% of hospitals in the program see fewer complications.
By improving surgical quality, 71% of hospitals also see a decrease in the number of deaths related to surgery.
On average, hospitals that participate in NSQIP prevent between 200 to 500 surgery-related complications every year. This means better recovery and outcomes for patients.
