Encare ERAS

17/03/2026

Across Asia, hospitals are increasingly working toward recognition as ERAS® Qualified Centers by the ERAS® Society.

This recognition reflects sustained guideline adherence, structured implementation, and measurable improvements in perioperative care.

Hospitals that achieve ERAS® Qualification often experience:
• Better patient outcomes
• More efficient surgical pathways
• Stronger institutional recognition for high-quality care

Through the ERAS® Interactive Audit System (EIAS) and structured implementation support, Encare helps hospitals translate ERAS® guidelines into daily clinical practice and prepare for this recognition.

We look forward to discussing this at the 1st Malaysian Perioperative Medicine Symposium 2026 Malaysian Perioperative Medicine Society

26/02/2026

There is a clear connection between how consistently ERAS® is followed and the results hospitals see.

Higher compliance leads to fewer complications and smoother recovery.

Partial implementation does not lead to partial improvement.
It leads to unpredictable outcomes.

Without knowing how consistently ERAS® is applied across patients, results will vary, regardless of good intentions.

Measuring compliance is not bureaucracy.
It is what turns intention into results.

23/02/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐒®.

Fewer know whether it is applied consistently for most patients.

Research shows something important.
Clear improvements in complications and readmissions usually happen when compliance is above about 70 percent.

Below that level, results are much more inconsistent.

The real question is not
“Do we have ERAS®?”
It is
“Is it reliably applied at scale?”

18/02/2026

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐒® 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝?
The 2025 ERAS® Society Guideline for colorectal surgery is built on one of the most rigorous evidence-review processes in perioperative care.

In this clip, Associate Professor Ulf O. Gustafsson, Chairman of the ERAS® Society and guideline author, explains how thousands of studies are systematically reviewed, graded, and synthesized using the GRADE methodology to ensure ERAS® recommendations are transparent, evidence-based, and clinically relevant.

Watch the full presentation on the updated ERAS® Colorectal Guideline here: https://encare.net/video-webinars/whats-new-in-the-eras-society-colorectal-guideline/

11/02/2026

We’re looking ahead to the ERAS® World Congress 2026 in Singapore (14–16 May) and to connecting with colleagues from across the ERAS® community.

The congress is a unique opportunity to exchange experiences, learn from one another, and discuss how evidence-based perioperative care can be strengthened in daily practice.

If you’d like to connect with the Encare team during the congress, feel free to reach out via our channels ahead of time.

We look forward to seeing you in Singapore.

06/02/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐒® 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬

Associate Professor Ulf O. Gustafsson, Chairman of the ERAS® Society and guideline author, explains why following the complete ERAS® Colorectal Protocol is essential for improving outcomes in colorectal surgery.

Research shows that when the protocol is implemented comprehensively, patients experience fewer complications, shorter hospital stays, and improved survival. The benefit comes from the entire pathway working together, rather than individual elements in isolation.

Watch the full presentation on the updated ERAS® Colorectal Protocol here: https://encare.net/video-webinars/whats-new-in-the-eras-society-colorectal-guideline/

04/02/2026

Every cancer journey is unique.

People-centred, evidence-based surgical care helps patients recover faster, with fewer complications and more confidence.

Across cancer surgery, ERAS® pathways support safer recovery and better outcomes, because how patients recover matters.

30/01/2026

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 📩

This month, we’re sharing access to a key part of a recent education session, featuring 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐥𝐟 𝐎. 𝐆𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧, Chairman of the ERAS® Society, explaining what’s new in the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐒® 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 and why it matters in everyday clinical practice.

Each month, the Encare newsletter highlights:
• ERAS® updates and guideline insights
• Real-world experiences from hospitals around the world
• Practical, data-driven approaches to improving perioperative care

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26/01/2026

𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐒® 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐜 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬

Leading European cardiac surgery centers have successfully implemented ERAS® and achieved formal ERAS® Qualification, showing that structured recovery pathways can make a difference even in one of the most complex surgical specialties.

Cardiac surgery often involves long hospital stays, intensive care, and a high risk of complications. By using standardized ERAS® pathways and continuous auditing, teams can improve recovery, reduce variation, and strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration.

Hospitals such as Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf - UKE in Germany and Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi in Italy and demonstrate how ERAS® can be embedded into routine cardiac surgical care.

Read the full story on Encare’s website to learn more: https://encare.net/news/leading-european-centers-achieve-eras-qualification-in-cardiac-surgery-supported-by-encare/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPkEihleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeeViLMkVnqC22jRRKoqVjuHo5iPqllSdvWut__HOQfssBtL0zEPZW2kqHvww_aem_-OlY4jXQh5rCd7yUEi9c8A

22/01/2026

𝐊𝐚𝐨𝐡𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐠-𝐇𝐨 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞

高雄醫學大學附設中和紀念醫院（高醫） has entered a new partnership with Encare AB, formally adopting the ERAS® Interactive Audit System (EIAS) and the ERAS® Implementation Program (EIP).

The collaboration supports KMUH’s efforts to strengthen evidence-based perioperative care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and continuous quality improvement. Through structured implementation and ongoing measurement, ERAS® helps teams improve recovery, reduce complications, and optimize the use of healthcare resources.

Read the full story on Encare’s website to learn more: https://encare.net/news/kaohsiung-medical-university-chung-ho-memorial-hospital-partners-with-encare-to-advance-eras-implementation/

20/01/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐒® 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬?

A common reason is that ERAS® is introduced as a project, rather than implemented as a structured, team-based change process.
Successful ERAS® implementation requires:

• Clinical leadership and multidisciplinary engagement
• Continuous measurement using the ERAS® Interactive Audit System (EIAS)
• Clear pathways that replace siloed workflows with shared perioperative processes

The ERAS® Implementation Pathways offered by Encare, are designed to help teams avoid common pitfalls and build sustainable, high-compliance ERAS® practice based on where they are today.

Read the full overview of ERAS® Implementation Pathways on Encare’s website:

Many ERAS® implementations fail because they lack structure, continuous measurement, and multidisciplinary ownership. Learn how hospitals can implement ERAS® successfully using structured pathways, auditing, and change management.

15/01/2026

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐒® 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲
Encare is hosting an education session focused on the 2025 ERAS® Society Guideline for Colorectal Surgery and its implementation using the ERAS® Interactive Audit System (EIAS).

The session features a presentation by Associate Professor Ulf O. Gustafsson, Chairman of the ERAS® Society and guideline author.

While the full session is exclusive to EIAS Colorectal Protocol users, the guideline presentation will be shared publicly as part of our commitment to clinical education and evidence-based care.

Healthcare professionals interested in accessing the presentation are welcome to connect with us.

𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑔𝑢𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑢𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔.