Our Services

Bariatric Accreditation Partners provides customized consulting services to support bariatric surgery programs at every stage - from initial program development through accreditation, reaccreditation, and long-term program success.

Our expert team partners with hospital leaders, bariatric surgeons, MBS coordinators, MBSCRs, and multidisciplinary teams to strengthen program operations, improve quality initiatives, optimize registry processes, and support alignment with MBSAQIP standards and expectations.

Because every bariatric program is unique, our services are tailored to meet your program’s goals, needs, and accreditation timeline.

Initial Program Development

We partner with hospitals developing new bariatric surgery programs by helping establish the infrastructure necessary for sustainable program operations and initial MBSAQIP accreditation.

  • Program structure and leadership guidance

  • Multidisciplinary team development

  • Committee structure and meeting processes

  • Registry workflow and data management

  • Policies, pathways, and protocols

  • Quality improvement framework development

  • Accreditation planning and implementation support

Accreditation Documentation & PRQ Preparation

We help programs organize documentation, review accreditation requirements, and ensure materials accurately reflect program operations and quality initiatives.

  • PRQ review and preparation

  • Documentation organization

  • Policy and protocol review

  • Committee documentation evaluation

  • Quality improvement documentation guidance

  • Accreditation submission readiness

MBSAQIP Readiness Assessment

Our comprehensive assessment evaluates current operations, identifies strengths and opportunities for improvement, and provides practical recommendations to strengthen accreditation or reaccreditation readiness.

  • Program structure and leadership review

  • Documentation assessment

  • Registry workflow evaluation

  • Quality improvement review

  • Complications and occurrences tracking review

  • Identification of gaps relative to accreditation standards

  • Written readiness report with prioritized recommendations

Site Visit Preparation & Mock Review

Our structured mock review process helps program leaders and multidisciplinary teams prepare confidently and thoroughly for an upcoming accreditation site visit while identifying final opportunities for improvement.

  • Mock site visit interviews

  • Leadership and staff interview preparation

  • Program documentation review

  • Registry review

  • Quality improvement project review

  • Complications and sample case guidance

  • Final accreditation readiness assessment

Specialized Consulting Services

In addition to our comprehensive consulting programs, we offer focused services designed to strengthen specific aspects of bariatric program operations.

  • Program Operations & Meeting Support

  • Registry & Data Management Assessment

  • Quality Improvement Support

  • Complications & Occurrences Review

  • Policies, Pathways, & Protocols

  • Bariatric Program Leadership Consultation

Ongoing Accreditation Support

For programs seeking continued guidance following an initial engagement, we offer ongoing consulting designed to support continuous quality improvement, maintain accreditation readiness, and provide strategic advice as your program needs evolve.

Areas of support include:

  • Quarterly, monthly, and high-touch advisory options are available based on the level of support your program needs.

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