The Measurable Impact of an SRC Accreditation

Case Study

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Immediate Impact

sustained Impact

Case Study

SRC’s Quality Improvement team conducted two in-depth case studies using complete verified case data from SRC-accredited providers. The findings identify significant improvements in patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and ROI, showcasing the direct, measurable impact of SRC accreditation on healthcare providers and their patients.

Case Study 1

Immediate Impact: Pre-Accreditation vs. Post-Accreditation

Comparing facility data from 2021 (pre-SRC accreditation) to 2024 (post-SRC accreditation)

year analysis

2021-2024

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number of hospitals: 6

Number of surgeons: 18

Data Set for Case Study 1

Critical Takeaway: As the facility experienced significant growth in patient volume, they simultaneously reduced surgical time, showcasing improved efficiency and maintained quality care.

Key Findings from the First Three-Year Accreditation Cycle:

Patient volume more than doubled

Average length of stay decreased by nearly 5 hours

Average surgical time decreased 9 minutes

Case Study 2

Sustained Impact: 5-Year Longitudinal Analysis

year analysis

2018-2022

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Hospital size & Number: 1 large | 5 medium | 3 small

Number of surgeons: 61

Accreditation Programs 89% of hospitals have more than 1 SRC accreditation program

Marketing UTILIZATION 100% of the hospitals use SRC’s Designee Marketing service

Data Set for Case Study 2

Key Findings from the Five-Year Longitudinal Comparison:

Same Day Discharges 16.3% growth

Total Patient Volume 29% growth

Total Procedure Volume 33% growth

Post - Discharge Complications 2.2% for the last 3 yrs

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Readmissions 28% decrease

> $70,000 avg. savings per facility

Reoperations 53% decrease

$57,500 avg. savings per facility

Pre - Discharge Complications 20% decrease

$7,000 avg. savings per facility

Average Length of Stay 13% decrease

Average Surgery Time 79 min decrease

Total Patient Volume

Total Procedure Volume

Average Length of Stay

Average Surgery Time

Same Day Discharges

Readmissions

Reoperations

Pre-discharge Complications

Post-discharge Complications

Each indicates which SRC requirement directly contributed to the improvement of that data point.

Institutional Commitment to Excellence

SRC’S 10 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

OUTCOMES MEASURES

Experience

Physician Program Director

Consultative Services

Equipment and Instruments

Team and Support Staff

Patient Education

Continuous Quality Assessment

Dedication of Medical Professionals and Qualified Call Coverage

Clinical Pathways and Standardized Operating Procedures

The Foundation of Excellence: How SRC’s 10 Requirements Drive Results

To achieve SRC accreditation, medical facilities and surgeons must meet our 10 General Requirements (see complete list below). Built on SRC’s long-standing industry expertise and experience, this comprehensive framework ensures the highest standards in patient care, safety, and efficiency. These requirements drive continuous improvement, foster best practices, and deliver consistent outcomes across healthcare facilities—demonstrating a lasting commitment to excellence and sustainable success. The chart below highlights how the reported benefits from the case studies are directly linked to SRC accreditation.

SRC’s Center of Excellence Requirements

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1. Institutional Commitment to Excellence The applicant facility is committed to excellence and has credentialing and privileging guidelines for the co-applicant medical professionals in their specific specialty department. 2. Experience The applicant facility and each co-applicant medical professional must perform a required number of qualifying procedures annually. Co-applicant medical professionals must have performed a specific number of qualifying procedures during their lifetime. 3. Physician Program Director The applicant facility must appoint a Physician Program Director (or co-directors) for the specialty department seeking accreditation. 4. Consultative Services The applicant facility must have a full complement of consultative services necessary for the routine and intensive care of their patients and potential complications specific to the department seeking accreditation. 5. Equipment and Instruments For each department seeking accreditation, the applicant facility must maintain a full line of equipment and instruments necessary to provide appropriate care for their patients.

6. Dedication of Medical Professionals and Qualified Call Coverage For each department seeking accreditation, the co-applicant medical professional has active, full privileges at the applicant facility and is board-certified by the highest certifying authority available. Co-applicant medical professionals must have qualified call coverage and complete between 12-24 continuing medical education hours (depending on their specialty) every three years. 7. Clinical Pathways and Standardized Operating Procedures The applicant has implemented the required clinical pathways and standard operating procedures to facilitate the standardization of patient care within the department seeking accreditation. 8. Team and Support Staff For each department seeking accreditation, the facility is required to have a designated program coordinator, along with nurses, physician extenders, and a consultative team. This team must be committed to providing high-quality patient care and participate in ongoing, regularly scheduled in-service education sessions to uphold accreditation standards. 9. Patient Education For each department seeking accreditation, the facility and each co-applicant medical professional must provide their patients with comprehensive patient education and maintain a process for obtaining informed surgical consent and selecting procedures that are most appropriate for each patient’s condition. 10. Continuous Quality Assessment All applicants must collect prospective outcomes data on each patient they treat.

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