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Lessons learned from the metabolic and bariatric surgery accreditation and quality improvement program site surveys:
John M Morton1, Wayne English2, Dan Jones3
1Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
Background:
The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) is a joint program between the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the American College of Surgeons (ACS). On-site surveys of the applicant programs to determine adherence to the MBSAQIP standards are a hallmark of the accreditation process.
Objectives:
A retrospective review of 619 site surveys completed over 2 years was performed to include analysis of reviewer decisions, tabulation and cross-reference of identified deficiencies to the MBSAQIP standards and determine final disposition of corrective actions and overall accreditation rates.
Setting:
Accredited Hospitals (Community and Academic) within MBSAQIP.
Methods:
This is a retrospective review of site surveys by expert panel.
Results:
≥1 MBSAQIP Standards deficiencies were present at 149 of the 619 program site surveys (24.07%). The 3 leading Standards in Deficiency were in order: Commitment to Quality Care, Continuous Quality Improvement Process, and Data Collection. Within a year following initial site survey of the149 programs with Standards deficiencies, 59 programs demonstrated compliance, 83 programs were placed on probation (with a specific time-frame to demonstrate compliance) and 7 programs were denied accreditation. Ultimately, 98.9% of programs were able to gain or maintain MBSAQIP accreditation.
Conclusions:
The MBSAQIP accreditation through on-site surveys can identify and improve program adherence to MBSAQIP standards.
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