Outsourced MBSCR Services
Experienced MBSCR Support. Flexible Coverage. Reliable Registry Management.
Bariatric Accreditation Partners provides outsourced Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Clinical Reviewer (MBSCR) services to support the ongoing registry management and quality improvement needs of bariatric surgery programs.
Whether your center needs a dedicated primary MBSCR, additional support for an existing reviewer, or reliable backup coverage during staff absences, our services are designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing bariatric team.
We understand the importance of accurate data collection, timely registry entry, and consistent patient follow-up. Our approach emphasizes collaboration, organization, and dependable clinical registry support.
Our MBSCR Service Options
Secondary & Backup MBSCR Coverage
Support your existing MBSCR and maintain continuity when additional coverage is needed.
Staffing changes, vacations, medical leave, and fluctuations in workload can create challenges for bariatric programs responsible for ongoing registry management.
Bariatric Accreditation Partners offers certified MBSCR support to supplement your existing registry team and assist with coverage during planned or unexpected staffing needs.
Services may include:
Secondary MBSCR support for programs requiring additional abstraction capacity
Backup coverage during vacations, medical leave, or other staff absences
Temporary support during MBSCR vacancies or staffing transitions
Assistance with increased surgical volume and registry workloads
Abstraction backlog and outstanding follow-up support
Coverage arrangements are customized to the center's needs, reviewer availability, and required hospital and registry authorizations.
Primary MBSCR Services
Comprehensive registry management without the need to maintain a dedicated in-house MBSCR position.
Bariatric Accreditation Partners provides ongoing outsourced MBSCR services for bariatric programs seeking consistent, specialized registry support.
Working collaboratively with the MBS Director, MBS Coordinator, and multidisciplinary team, we manage essential MBSCR responsibilities in accordance with applicable American College of Surgeons (ACS) Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) requirements.
Our objective is to support accurate, complete, and timely clinical registry management while allowing hospital personnel to remain focused on patient care and program operations.
What Our MBSCR Services Include
Clinical Data Abstraction: Review eligible surgical cases, abstract relevant clinical information, and complete required registry data entry.
Postoperative Follow-Up Management: Complete 30-day and applicable long-term follow-up registry forms and monitor outstanding information.
Complications and Occurrences Tracking: Identify, document, and track applicable postoperative events and clinical outcomes.
Follow-Up Scheduling Coordination: Identify patients due or overdue for follow-up appointments and communicate scheduling needs to hospital personnel.
Follow-Up Workflow Support: Provide protocols and guidance for long-term follow-up and use of the existing MBSAQIP patient questionnaire.
Program Communication: Collaborate with the MBS Director, MBS Coordinator, and other team members to address registry-related needs.
Quality Reporting: Support routine registry reporting, outcomes review, and quality improvement discussions.
MBS Committee Participation: Participate in required committee meetings and applicable accreditation activities.
Customized quarterly comparative performance reports and additional data analysis may be available as separately contracted services.
Why Partner With Bariatric Accreditation Partners?
Demonstrated MBSCR Expertise
Our founding MBSCR has achieved a perfect score of 100% on the annual MBSCR examination, demonstrating a strong understanding of MBSAQIP data definitions, registry requirements, and clinical abstraction standards.
Specialized Accreditation Knowledge
Our services combine certified MBSCR expertise with an understanding of bariatric program operations, accreditation requirements, and quality improvement processes.
Flexible, Dependable Coverage
Whether your center needs a primary MBSCR, supplemental abstraction assistance, or backup coverage, our services are tailored to your program's staffing structure and operational needs.
Collaborative Integration
We work closely with your MBS Director, MBS Coordinator, and bariatric team to support communication, continuity, and effective registry management.
Commitment to Accuracy and Organization
We emphasize thorough clinical review, data accuracy, documentation completeness, and proactive patient follow-up coordination to support reliable registry reporting.
Let's Discuss Your Program's Needs
Whether you're seeking a dedicated MBSCR, secondary support for your current reviewer, or temporary coverage during a staffing transition, Bariatric Accreditation Partners can help you explore an arrangement that fits your program.
Contact us to discuss your MBSCR staffing and registry management needs.