Healthcare leaders that go beyond
The Surgical Safety Network
An exclusive cross-institutional collaboration to improve outcomes through technology
About
The Surgical Safety Network (SSN) is a cross-institutional collaboration platform that brings together clinicians and healthcare leaders to continuously improve surgical quality, safety, and performance through shared learning, research, and benchmarking.
The network exists to close the gap between insight and action in surgical care
While many institutions generate data and identify opportunities for improvement, translating those insights into real, sustained change remains difficult and often happens in isolation.
SSN brings leading clinicians and healthcare organizations together in a trusted, collaborative environment where they can learn from one another, accelerate progress, and collectively raise the standard of surgical safety and performance.
By combining shared learning, real-world application of the Black Box Platform, and ongoing peer accountability, SSN transforms individual efforts into coordinated, system-level improvement.
SSN is designed for healthcare leaders and frontline teams who are looking to go beyond internal efforts
Clinical leaders who want practical, peer-driven strategies to improve safety and performance
Operational and quality leaders responsible for driving measurable improvements in efficiency, outcomes, and system reliability
Organizations using or exploring advanced data platforms and seeking real-world validation, use cases, and implementation strategies
Ultimately, SSN is for those who recognize that meaningful improvement in surgical care cannot happen alone.
Working Groups
Where expertise meets collaboration. Across nursing, surgery, research, and beyond, these groups create space to share, innovate, and advance safer, more effective care together.
NURSING
Working Group
Nursing leaders that co-design solutions and strengthen safety culture with the goal of improving care delivery through peer learning and innovation.
SURGERY
Working Group
Surgeons exchanging insights with the goal of advancing consistency, decision-making, and patient outcomes in the operating room.
TRAUMA
Working Group
Trauma teams that coordinate on improving decision-making in critical moments and enhancing performance in fast-paced, high-acuity environments.
PEDIATRIC
Working Group
Pediatric teams address the unique challenges of children’s care by sharing specialized knowledge and advancing safety through tailored solutions.
0+
0+
Industry Thought Leaders
from different parts of the world
0+
0+
Institutions
collaborate with leading institutions
0+
0+
Countries
from 3 different continents
Upcoming Meetings
Browse resources that dive deep into topics discussed at previous SSN annual conferences.
Testimonials and Insights
Explore insights from our members, including what they enjoyed and what they learned to advance care delivery at their organizations
At the 10th Surgical Safety Network Conference, the focus on data-driven surgical safety was crystal clear. A big thank you to Surgical Safety Technologies for leading the way toward better patient outcomes and continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation in data driven surgery.
Jeanett Strandbygaard, MD, PhD
Associate Professor & Project Leader
Wow…Thanks to Surgical Safety Network for another brilliant and exhilarating conference. And for the opportunity to meet and network inspirational people dedicated to making surgery safer through education, psychological safety, and data-driven efficiency and research.
Michael Achiam
Professor & Consultant Surgeon
Healthcare leaders that go beyond
The Surgical Safety Network
An exclusive cross-institutional collaboration to improve outcomes through technology
About
The Surgical Safety Network (SSN) is a cross-institutional collaboration platform that brings together clinicians and healthcare leaders to continuously improve surgical quality, safety, and performance through shared learning, research, and benchmarking.
The network exists to close the gap between insight and action in surgical care
While many institutions generate data and identify opportunities for improvement, translating those insights into real, sustained change remains difficult and often happens in isolation.
SSN brings leading clinicians and healthcare organizations together in a trusted, collaborative environment where they can learn from one another, accelerate progress, and collectively raise the standard of surgical safety and performance.
By combining shared learning, real-world application of the Black Box Platform, and ongoing peer accountability, SSN transforms individual efforts into coordinated, system-level improvement.
SSN is designed for healthcare leaders and frontline teams who are looking to go beyond internal efforts
Clinical leaders who want practical, peer-driven strategies to improve safety and performance
Operational and quality leaders responsible for driving measurable improvements in efficiency, outcomes, and system reliability
Organizations using or exploring advanced data platforms and seeking real-world validation, use cases, and implementation strategies
Ultimately, SSN is for those who recognize that meaningful improvement in surgical care cannot happen alone.
Working Groups
Where expertise meets collaboration. Across nursing, surgery, research, and beyond, these groups create space to share, innovate, and advance safer, more effective care together.
NURSING
Working Group
Nursing leaders that co-design solutions and strengthen safety culture with the goal of improving care delivery through peer learning and innovation.
SURGERY
Working Group
Surgeons exchanging insights with the goal of advancing consistency, decision-making, and patient outcomes in the operating room.
TRAUMA
Working Group
Trauma teams that coordinate on improving decision-making in critical moments and enhancing performance in fast-paced, high-acuity environments.
PEDIATRIC
Working Group
Pediatric teams address the unique challenges of children’s care by sharing specialized knowledge and advancing safety through tailored solutions.
0+
0+
Industry Thought Leaders
from different parts of the world
0+
0+
Institutions
collaborate with leading institutions
0+
0+
Countries
from 3 different continents
Upcoming Meetings
Browse resources that dive deep into topics discussed at previous SSN annual conferences.
Testimonials and Insights
Explore insights from our members, including what they enjoyed and what they learned to advance care delivery at their organizations
At the 10th Surgical Safety Network Conference, the focus on data-driven surgical safety was crystal clear. A big thank you to Surgical Safety Technologies for leading the way toward better patient outcomes and continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation in data driven surgery.
Jeanett Strandbygaard, MD, PhD
Associate Professor & Project Leader
Wow…Thanks to Surgical Safety Network for another brilliant and exhilarating conference. And for the opportunity to meet and network inspirational people dedicated to making surgery safer through education, psychological safety, and data-driven efficiency and research.
Michael Achiam
Professor & Consultant Surgeon
Healthcare leaders that go beyond
The Surgical Safety Network
An exclusive cross-institutional collaboration to improve outcomes through technology
About
The Surgical Safety Network (SSN) is a cross-institutional collaboration platform that brings together clinicians and healthcare leaders to continuously improve surgical quality, safety, and performance through shared learning, research, and benchmarking.
The network exists to close the gap between insight and action in surgical care
While many institutions generate data and identify opportunities for improvement, translating those insights into real, sustained change remains difficult and often happens in isolation.
SSN brings leading clinicians and healthcare organizations together in a trusted, collaborative environment where they can learn from one another, accelerate progress, and collectively raise the standard of surgical safety and performance.
By combining shared learning, real-world application of the Black Box Platform, and ongoing peer accountability, SSN transforms individual efforts into coordinated, system-level improvement.
SSN is designed for healthcare leaders and frontline teams who are looking to go beyond internal efforts
Clinical leaders who want practical, peer-driven strategies to improve safety and performance
Operational and quality leaders responsible for driving measurable improvements in efficiency, outcomes, and system reliability
Organizations using or exploring advanced data platforms and seeking real-world validation, use cases, and implementation strategies
Ultimately, SSN is for those who recognize that meaningful improvement in surgical care cannot happen alone.
Working Groups
Where expertise meets collaboration. Across nursing, surgery, research, and beyond, these groups create space to share, innovate, and advance safer, more effective care together.
NURSING
Working Group
Nursing leaders that co-design solutions and strengthen safety culture with the goal of improving care delivery through peer learning and innovation.
SURGERY
Working Group
Surgeons exchanging insights with the goal of advancing consistency, decision-making, and patient outcomes in the operating room.
TRAUMA
Working Group
Trauma teams that coordinate on improving decision-making in critical moments and enhancing performance in fast-paced, high-acuity environments.
PEDIATRIC
Working Group
Pediatric teams address the unique challenges of children’s care by sharing specialized knowledge and advancing safety through tailored solutions.
0+
0+
Industry Thought Leaders
from different parts of the world
0+
0+
Institutions
collaborate with leading institutions
0+
0+
Countries
from 3 different continents
Upcoming Meetings
Browse resources that dive deep into topics discussed at previous SSN annual conferences.
Testimonials and Insights
Explore insights from our members, including what they enjoyed and what they learned to advance care delivery at their organizations
At the 10th Surgical Safety Network Conference, the focus on data-driven surgical safety was crystal clear. A big thank you to Surgical Safety Technologies for leading the way toward better patient outcomes and continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation in data driven surgery.
Jeanett Strandbygaard, MD, PhD
Associate Professor & Project Leader
Wow…Thanks to Surgical Safety Network for another brilliant and exhilarating conference. And for the opportunity to meet and network inspirational people dedicated to making surgery safer through education, psychological safety, and data-driven efficiency and research.
Michael Achiam
Professor & Consultant Surgeon