Surgical Collaborative of Wisconsin

The Surgical Collaborative of Wisconsin (SCW) is a surgeon-led practice change community. We aim to optimize quality, reduce costs, and promote the delivery of care that is safe, effective, equitable, and patient-centered.

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What we offer

A collaborative environment to promote the delivery of high-quality, high-value surgical care

Benchmarked reports of member-defined performance measures

A forum for individualized feedback and performance improvement

Site-specific implementation strategies for evidence-based guidelines

Where we are

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Bringing Surgical Quality to all of Wisconsin

SCW engages hospitals across the entire state of Wisconsin, from large academic centers to small community hospitals.

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What we’re doing now

News and Events

July 30: Inaugural SCW Member Meeting to take place in La Crosse

Join your colleagues from across the state of Wisconsin, the SCW Executive Committee, and the SCW coordinating center team for this formal kick-off meeting of SCW’s initiatives for breast cancer surgery, colorectal surgery, and opioid prescribing practices. Learn more.
Seeking participants: Gundersen grant focuses on validation strategy for breast cancer reoperation rates

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Coordinating Center receives $450,000 in grant funding

SCW received two major grants in April 2018 to support the development of the Collaborative's infrastructure and inaugural quality improvement initiatives.
SCW hosts first educational webinar

On April 6, 2018, a panel of experts spoke on the subject of "The Role of Surgeons in Addressing the Opioid Crisis." View the webinar.
SCW makes first appearance at the Wisconsin Surgical Society meeting in Kohler, WI

On November 3, 2017, informational session about SCW took place from 12:00 noon - 2:00 PM at the Wisconsin Surgical Society meeting in Kohler, WI. Learn more.