Singapore General Hospital recognised for surgical quality

Singapore General Hospital (SGH) has been recognised by the American College of Surgeons for its advancements in surgical quality standards. This distinction places the hospital among the global leaders in surgical treatments and patient care.

The recognition stems from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP), which evaluates surgical patient safety using data analysis. The program assesses outcomes up to 30 days post-surgery.

In 2020, only 90 out of 706 hospitals worldwide were designated as meritorious hospitals. SGH's assessment was based on a composite score across eight clinical areas, including mortality, unplanned intubation, and surgical site infections.

SGH performs approximately 10,000 day and inpatient surgeries annually, providing its surgeons with ample opportunities to refine their skills, which contributes to better patient outcomes. The NSQIP program has been shown to help hospitals prevent 250 to 500 complications each year.

"We wanted a methodology that uses robust, actionable data to measure and improve the quality of our patient care. Participating in NSQIP is an important way to safeguard our patients' well-being," stated Associate Professor Tan Hiang Khoon, SGH's Deputy Chief Executive Officer.