The rising complexity of shoulder surgery 

Shoulder surgeries are increasingly common due to rising rates of sports injuries, aging populations, and degenerative joint conditions. From arthroscopic repairs to complex shoulder replacements, outcomes depend on precision, coordination, and high clinical standards.  

Certification offers a powerful differentiator – one that builds trust, validates excellence, and strengthens a facility’s reputation in orthopaedic care. 

How our shoulder surgery certification services support you ? 

DNV’s Advanced Shoulder Surgery Certification (AShSC) is a rigorous outcomes-focused certification for hospitals and surgical centres delivering comprehensive, coordinated, and high-performing shoulder care. It recognizes excellence in surgical outcomes, patient safety, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based clinical practices. 

Grounded in a risk-based quality management system (QMS), the certification aligns with best practices and standards from: 

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). 
• American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES). 
• Regulatory authorities. 

The certification process focuses on the full continuum of care and includes: 

• Annual survey led by DNV surveyors with clinical experience in orthopaedics care. 
• Pre-survey guidance, including documentation requirements and detailed agendas. 
• Review of program performance data and quality metrics to identify key improvement areas. 
• Onsite evaluation of surgical protocols, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient safety practices, and rehabilitation planning. 
• Unlike traditional audits that focus on compliance checklists, this structured, outcomes-driven approach helps organizations continuously improve care delivery and achieve long-term excellence in shoulder surgery.