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General GSV Program Resources

The following list of resources are designed to help you introduce the GSV Program to individuals at your hospital:

Introduction to the GSV Program PPT

What Is the GSV Program & What Does It Mean for My Care? Brochure

GSV Enrollment Checklist

GSV Financial ROI - Reducing Costs and Improving Outcomes

Frequently Asked Questions about the GSV Program

*Note: participating hospitals receive access to a wide range of resources to guide and support implementation.

Resources for GSV (Age-Friendly) Level

A Guide for Age-Friendly Leadership

CMS Age Friendly Hospital Measure: Potential Penalties for Noncompliance

Steps in the GSV Verification Process – Age-Friendly

Site Visit Agenda Overview- GSV (Age-Friendly) 

GSV (Age-Friendly) Standard-Specific FAQs

*An Age-Friendly Gap Analysis is available upon request

Resources for GSV Comprehensive & Focused Levels

GSV Focused & Comprehensive Gap Analysis

Steps in the GSV Verification Process

Site Visit Agenda Overview – Comprehensive & Focused

Frequently Asked Questions

Publications

Implementation Publications


Journal of the American College of Surgeons, November 2025

 
Journal of the American College of Surgeons, August 2025

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Journal of the American College of Surgeons, July 2025Ìý


The American Journal of Surgery, December 2024Ìý


Annals of Surgery, June 2024


Annals of Surgery, October 2023


Journal of the American College of Surgeons, August 2023


Annals of Surgery, June 2023


Journal of the American College of Surgeons, April 26, 2023


Annals of Surgery, March 2023


Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, June 2023


Journal of the American College of Surgeons, April 7, 2021


JAMA Surgery, August 19, 2020


Journal of the American College of Surgeons, July 13, 2020


Journal of the American College of Surgeons, January 2020


Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, February 12, 2019


Annals of Surgery, July 2018


Health Services Research, March 22, 2018


Annals of Surgery, February 2018


Journal of the American College of Surgeons, December 2017


JAMA Surgery, September 21, 2016


Journal of the American College of Surgeons, October 2012

General Media

General Surgery News, January 6, 2026

Improving Geriatric Surgical Quality Is Feasible for a Wide Range of Hospitals

Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS), April 26, 2023

 

Program to improve outcomes for geriatric surgery patients shows promise in a hospital setting

Bulletin American College of Surgeons, October 3, 2020

 

AARP, July 26, 2019

 

Fierce Healthcare, July 23, 2019

 

AP News, July 19, 2019

 

From blueprints to blastoff: Launching the GSV Quality Improvement Program

Bulletin American College of Surgeons, July 1, 2019

Additional Resources

ACS NSQIP/AGS Perioperative Guidelines

ACS NSQIP/AGS Preoperative Guidelines

AGS Geriatrics Virtual Patient Cases Modules

The American Geriatrics SocietyÌýÌýthe Geriatrics Virtual Patient Cases (VPC) Modules for Surgical and Related Medical Sub-Specialties onÌý. 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.

The Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) Educational Series

The five courses in the CAPC educational series may be accessed through the

Please note that you will need to login with your ACS username and password to access the courses. You will need to add these courses to your cart and checkout. Once this is complete, any courses you have enrolled in can be found under the "In-Progress Activities" section of the Learner Dashboard.Ìý

Testimonials

Additional Resources

Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Resources

Access ACS resources on dementia and cognitive impairment to support quality geriatric surgical care and improve outcomes for older adults.

GSV Insight Video Series

Speakers discuss implementation strategies, the resources and skills needed to do so, barriers that were encountered, and tips for overcoming them.

Geriatric Surgery Patient Checklist

The patient checklist encourages open communication with your surgical care team and helps you keep track of your questions and share your goals.