Optimal Resources for Children鈥檚 Surgical Care, 2021 is the nation鈥檚 first and only multispecialty standards for children鈥檚 surgical care.
Why this matters: It contains 104 standards developed to improve and sustain the quality of care for pediatric patients.
What it does: It details the principles regarding quality improvement and safety processes, data collection, and the verification process. It evaluates 3 levels of care aligned with the standards and expected scope of practice at a verified CSV hospital.
Alongside the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA), the Society of Pediatric Anesthesiologists (SPA), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and other organizations, the 番茄社区app developed these standards based on evidence and expert consensus.聽
The standards address the gaps between individual patient needs and available resources for pediatric patients requiring care.聽
Specialized pediatric care goes beyond just surgical teams. The standards include guidance for: