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Partnership for reducing surgical complications formed

The Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP), a national quality partnership, has been formed to prevent postoperative complications in the United States, according to an Oct 6, 2004, announcement from the Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality. The partnership has set a goal of reducing surgical complications by 25% nationally by the year 2010 in four target areas: surgical site infections and cardiac, respiratory, and venous thromboembolic complications.

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AORN is an active partner in the development of SCIP. A national SCIP steering committee has been working since 2003 to develop a quality improvement framework to improve patient safety and the quality of care for surgical services nationwide. In preparation for an official Launch in summer 2005, several developmental activities are currently underway, including completion of a three-state demonstration pilot; the formation of four technical expert panels to provide specialized guidance for improving each of the four target areas; and development of information, materials, and evidence-based strategies to help hospitals and their staff members participate.

In addition to AORN, the SUP steering committee consists of nine public and private organizations, including the

* Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality,

* American College of Surgeons,

* American Hospital Association,

* American Society of Anesthesiologists,

* Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,

* Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,

* Department of Veterans Affairs,

* Institute for Healthcare Improvement, and

* Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

For more information, visit the SCIP Partnership web site at http://www.MedQIC.org/scip.

Nations SCIP Partnership Developing to Reduce Surgical Complications (announcement, Oklahoma City, OK: Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality, Oct 6, 2004).

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Partnership for reducing surgical complications formed

AORN Journal, Dec, 2004

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