The Leapfrog Group and the American College of Surgeons (ACS) collaborated to launch the Recognized Leader in Geriatric Surgery program.
The program recognizes hospitals that demonstrate excellence in providing safe, high-quality, patient-centered surgical care for older adults by combining evidence-based standards from the ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) Program with nationally recognized patient safety measures from The Leapfrog Group.
Hospitals participating in the ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) Program that achieve an A or B Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade and demonstrate strong performance on key patient safety measures from the Leapfrog Hospital Survey are eligible to apply for the designation. Hospitals that earn the designation will receive a badge displayed on Leapfrog's public reporting website. Hospitals that do not meet the criteria will not be identified.
Program Overview
“Older adults face higher risks when undergoing surgery, and factors like frailty can significantly increase the likelihood of complications. They benefit greatly from shared decision-making and care designed specifically for their goals. By working with The Leapfrog Group, we can recognize hospitals that are meeting rigorous standards and advancing surgical care for older patients.”
Clifford Y. Ko, MD, MS, MSHS, FACS
Senior Vice President, Division of Research and Optimal Patient Care, American College of Surgeons