MBS Coordinator Committee

ASMBS Staff Partner

Nicola Field, PMP, CNP

Members

*Currently accepting new member applications*

Charge

In alignment with the mission of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) to elevate global health and quality of life by reducing the impact of obesity and its related diseases, the MBS Coordinator Committee is charged with representing and supporting metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) coordinators across ASMBS membership. The committee will focus on advancing program compliance with American College of Surgeons (ACS) MBSAQIP standards, promoting quality improvement initiatives, and strengthening long-term patient outcome tracking while fostering collaboration, education, and professional development among coordinators.

Description

The MBS Coordinator Committee serves as a central resource and unifying body for coordinators who play a critical role in the success of bariatric programs. Acting as the operational backbone of metabolic and bariatric surgery programs, coordinators ensure compliance, drive quality improvement, and support patient-centered care delivery.

This committee will provide structure, education, and resources to clarify the evolving role of coordinators while enhancing collaboration across ASMBS membership. Through strategic alignment with MBSAQIP standards and interdisciplinary engagement, the committee will support sustainable program growth, improve consistency in care delivery, and strengthen the overall quality of metabolic and bariatric surgery programs.

Objectives

• Provide formal representation for MBS coordinators within ASMBS
• Support compliance with ACS MBSAQIP accreditation standards
• Promote understanding and application of quality improvement (QI) frameworks
• Facilitate standardized long-term outcome tracking
• Foster collaboration, networking, and mentorship among coordinators
• Equip coordinators with tools to support program resilience and growth

Goals

• Improve program compliance and alignment with MBSAQIP standards across ASMBS member institutions
• Develop and deliver targeted educational resources and continuing education pathways for coordinators
• Establish standardized frameworks for long-term outcome tracking and data utilization
• Strengthen engagement and retention of MBS coordinators within ASMBS
• Enhance collaboration with MBSAQIP, ASMBS committees, and external stakeholders

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