DOWNEY – The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) has selected Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center as one of only 76 hospitals nationwide recognized by for delivering commendable outcomes in surgical care in 2024.
As part of ACS NSQIP, Downey Medical Center tracks surgical outcomes for both inpatient and outpatient procedures. This data helps improve patient safety and guides quality enhancements in surgical care.
“We commend all ACS NSQIP-participating hospitals because they have committed to using high-quality data to improve the surgical care of their patients,” said Dr. Clifford Y. Ko, senior vice president of the ACS Division of Research and Optimal Patient Care. “Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center has gone a step further. Not only do they use the data effectively, they also have the results to prove they are achieving optimal patient outcomes. We are particularly proud of their achievements in this increasingly difficult climate.”…