Evidence-Based Performance Measures: Quality Metrics for the Care of Patients Undergoing Breast Reconstruction.

Plast Reconstr Surg

Baltimore, Md.; Indianapolis, Ind.; Alcoa, Tenn.; Buffalo and New York, N.Y.; Arlington Heights, Ill.; Raleigh, N.C.; Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; Beverly Hills and La Jolla, Calif.; and Jacksonville, Fla.

Published: December 2017

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons commissioned the Breast Reconstruction Performance Measure Development Work Group to identify and draft quality measures for the care of patients undergoing breast reconstruction surgery. Two outcome measures were identified. The first desired outcome was to reduce the number of returns to the operating room following reconstruction within 60 days of the initial reconstructive procedure. The second desired outcome was to reduce flap loss within 30 days of the initial reconstructive procedure. All measures in this report were approved by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Breast Reconstruction Performance Measures Work Group and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Executive Committee. The Work Group recommends the use of these measures for quality initiatives, Continuing Medical Education, Maintenance of Certification, American Society of Plastic Surgeons' Qualified Clinical Data Registry reporting, and national quality reporting programs.

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