What Is the Surgeon Performance Program (SPP)?

The SPP is a free, quality improvement registry designed to help optimize surgeon performance and improve patient outcomes in the surgical treatment of pediatric spinal abnormalities. SPP has partnered with POSNA to create the first POSNA-supported QI registry, the Surgeon Quality Improvement Database (SQID). Both programs offer participants dashboard reports, which provide real-time, comparative practice data for the identification and promotion of best practices and shared learning.

Why Should You Attend This Webinar?

SPP/SQID is hosting an engaging and informative webinar to demonstrate the importance of Quality Improvement in advancing surgical outcomes in spinal deformity using real-world examples. This one‑hour session will cover the growing importance of device tracking, QI projects performed using data from the SPP/SQID Idiopathic Scoliosis and Neuromuscular modules, and testimonials from top performing  SPP/SQID participants. Whether you are already familiar with SPP/SQID or just interested in learning more, this webinar offers a clear look at how a shared goal of improvement paired with expertise is shaping the future of surgical interventions in the spine.

Topics Include:

1. Introduction to SPP/SQID – Presented by Salil Upasani, MD
   
2. What is SQID? What data is available to SQID participants? – Presented by Noelle Larson, MD
3. SPP/SQID Current QI Projects:
   • Impact of First Assistant on Perioperative Outcomes in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery: A 2017-2024 QI Study – Presented by Noelle Larson, MD
   • Variation in ICU Utilization for the Postoperative Care of Neuromuscular/Syndromic Spinal Surgery Patients (SPP QI project collaboration) – Presented by Ronald Roiz, MD
4. The Importance of Device Tracking for Patient Safety and Regulatory Compliance – Presented by Pat Cahill
5. SPP/SQID: Real World Impact – Presented by Lorena Floccari, MD