Improving surgery outcomes on a global scale
We're building a network to improve care in the critical hours and days after surgery — for patients everywhere. Backed by growing evidence and a global community of clinicians, administrators and institutions working toward better recovery.
What is the EPOC Network?
The Enhanced Postoperative Care (EPOC) Network is a global collaboration to reduce post-surgery complications and enhance patient recovery after surgery. Our work spans three focus areas: education and learning, research and innovation, and value and economics.
Redefining postoperative care through collaboration
The Network brings hospitals and individuals together to deepen our understanding of ways to improve early postoperative care. It provides an opportunity to examine and expand the evidence on structures and processes in EPOC-type units that matter most to patients and hospital outcomes.
What you’ll find here
Resources
Research papers, implementation guides, and tools to support your work.
News
Announcements, insights, and stories from across the globe and across our network.
Events
Conferences, webinars, and workshops to connect with the EPOC Network community.
Shared Outcomes Registry
The introduction and continuation of EPOC units depend on data. Our new Shared Outcomes Registry is an important step forward in collecting the evidence we need.
The case for better postoperative care
Complications after surgery are common, costly, and often preventable. EPOC units provide the specialised monitoring and early intervention that reduces them — improving patient outcomes and making better use of hospital resources.
Implementation Toolkit
Looking to set up or improve an existing unit? Our Implementation Toolkit draws on real-world experience from established units to give you practical, honest guidance on what's involved.
enquire to joinBe part of the Network
The EPOC Network is open to clinicians, hospitals, researchers, administrators, and healthcare payers. There are several ways to connect and contribute.
get helpContact us
Require assistance or want to learn more? Access our frequently asked questions, connect with our support staff, or share your thoughts with us