Resources

Consent Forms
To enroll in STS Public Reporting, a completed consent form must be submitted. Consent forms are available for each STS National Database component. 

FAQs
Learn more about STS Public Reporting, the STS National Database, reporting star ratings, and more by accessing the answers to frequently asked questions.

Glossary
A glossary of terms related to the STS National Database helps explain such things as coronary artery bypass grafting surgery, risk adjustment, perioperative period, and the National Quality Forum.

Toolkit
The Public Reporting Toolkit is a comprehensive and practical guide to help STS National Database participants announce their star ratings. The Toolkit contains various resources in one convenient location, including access to a participant logo and the Society's overarching Policy Statement on Public Dissemination of Quality Ratings.