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The latest RADAR published by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is now available.

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National trend data published today by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care reveals a 20% fall in hysterectomy rates over eight years – an encouraging sign that women may be opting for less invasive treatments to manage heavy periods. 

Today the Commission has released national trend data in a new report suggesting that women may be turning from hysterectomy to less invasive treatments for heavy menstrual bleeding, a condition that affects one in four Australian women.

We are excited to announce that the National Medicines Symposium 2024 will be held on 19 November 2024.

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Today marks a significant milestone in health care as the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) introduces a national standard to improve the care of people with cognitive disability or impairment.

The Commission is seeking your feedback on the draft Aged Care Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Guide.

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On World Hand Hygiene Day this Sunday 5 May, the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care urges Australians to continue to practise good hand hygiene as the first-line defence to reduce the spread of harmful germs.

CMO MESSAGE

On World Hand Hygiene Day this Sunday 5 May 2024, we recognise efforts across the globe to share knowledge about hand hygiene, and to reduce the spread of harmful germs.

- Conjoint Associate Professor Carolyn Hullick, Chief Medical Officer