Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) has achieved global recognition for surgical excellence, earning a prestigious designation from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) for delivering outstanding patient outcomes.
RVH is one of just 76 hospitals worldwide—and only 13 in Canada—to be honoured through the ACS National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP), placing it in the top 10 percent globally for surgical quality and patient safety.
ACS NSQIP is the world’s leading surgical quality program, using rigorous, risk-adjusted data to measure performance in eight clinical areas, including mortality, surgical site infection, and pneumonia. RVH’s recognition reflects excellence across the full continuum of care—from preoperative planning to postoperative recovery.
“This achievement is the result of incredible teamwork and commitment,” said Dr. Dorotea Mutabdzic, NSQIP Surgeon Champion at RVH. “Over the past three years, we’ve focused on reducing infections and improving recovery. Thanks to the dedication of our surgeons, nurses and the entire surgical team, patients are experiencing better outcomes than ever before.”
RVH performs approximately 15,000 surgeries annually in ten operating rooms, making it the busiest and most comprehensive surgical program in Simcoe-Muskoka. The hospital supports smaller partner sites and delivers advanced procedures locally, reducing the need for patients to travel for complex care.
Guided by its Vitally You strategic plan, RVH’s surgical program continues to drive innovation, evidence-based practices, and continuous improvement. Already a provincial leader in cancer surgery wait times and advanced interventions, RVH is setting the standard in orthopaedics, general surgery, and minimally invasive techniques.
This recognition marks another milestone on RVH’s journey to becoming an Academic Health Sciences Centre, reinforcing its commitment to attracting top surgical talent, creating exceptional learning opportunities, and ensuring every patient receives world-class care close to home.
