General Resources
The following list of resources serve as tools to help you to introduce the GSV Program to individuals at your hospital and assess your preparation for implementing the standards:
Introduction to the GSV Program PPT
What is the GSV Program & What Does it Mean for My Care? - Downloadable Brochure
GSV Gap Analysis
GSV FAQ
Site Resources
Steps in the GSV Verification Process
GSV Site Visit Agenda—Virtual
GSV Site Visit Agenda—In-Person
GSV Virtual Site Visit Guidelines
GSV Chart Review List
GSV Chart Cover Sheets
ACS NSQIP/AGS Perioperative Guidelines
ACS NSQIP/AGS Optimal Perioperative Care of the Geriatric Patient Download
ACS NSQIP/AGS Optimal Perioperative Care of the Geriatric Patient Press Release
Optimal Perioperative Management of the Geriatric Patient: A Best Practices Guideline from the ACS NSQIP/AGS
ACS NSQIP/AGS Preoperative Guidelines
ACS NSQIP/AGS Best Practice Guidelines: Optimal Preoperative Assessment of the Geriatric Surgical Patient Download
ACS NSQIP/AGS Best Practice Guidelines - Preoperative Assessment Press Release
AGS Geriatrics Virtual Patient Cases Modules
The American Geriatrics Society released the Geriatrics Virtual Patient Cases (VPC) Modules for Surgical and Related Medical Sub-Specialties on Geriatrics Care Online. There are nine cases (with one additional case coming soon) focused on the geriatrics aspects of surgical and related medical subspecialty care of older adults, developed to help diplomates gain a better understanding of the common challenges that can arise in this population. Each case provides separate CME credits and MOC points, and is available for free to the first 1,000 subscribers.