South Shore Hospital Honored By American College of Surgeons

BAY SHORE, NY — South Shore University Hospital has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first hospital on Long Island and first in Northwell Health to earn verification as a Quality Verification Program Hospital from the American College of Surgeons.

In granting this designation, the ACS has verified that the Department of Surgery and SSUH uphold the essential elements of surgical quality as outlined in their Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety.

"Our verification as an ACS QVP hospital underscores our commitment to driving innovation and excellence in surgical care," said Irene Macyk, PhD, RN, president of SSUH. "We are proud to join the elite group of hospitals nationwide that have met these rigorous standards and look forward to continuing to deliver world-class care to our community."

This is the first time the hospital has been verified through this prestigious program, which represents the highest level of commitment to providing optimal surgical care to every patient. The verification is held by less than 1 percent of hospitals nationwide.

The ACS QVP is a rigorous program designed to assess a hospital’s comprehensive surgical quality. It is based on 12 program standards, outlined in the Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety 2021 ACS QVP Standards manual, and evaluates core surgical programs and their impact across various specialties, ensuring coordinated efforts in using data and systematic processes to achieve the best outcomes for patients.