Duke Children’s Hospital is proud to announce the renewal of its Level I Children’s Surgery Verification for a new three-year term by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This distinction is a formal recognition of our unwavering commitment to quality improvement and the safety of pediatric surgical patients. Additionally, we have achieved the ACS Surgical Quality Partner designation, underscoring our dedication to upholding the most stringent surgical standards.
A special note of thanks goes out to Jeffrey Cheng, MD, Associate Professor of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, and the Pediatrics department. Dr. Cheng serves as the Medical Director for Quality and Safety for the Duke Children’s Surgery platform and is responsible for directing the maintenance and recertification of the accreditation process for this verification.