Accreditation scheme launch
Assessments conducted by approved accrediting agencies are scheduled to commence 1 November 2022.
The accreditation model, which operates under the Australian Health Service Safety and Quality Accreditation (AHSSQA) Scheme, is based on consultation with mental health experts and consumers.
The Commission will release more information and implementation resources in the coming months to support assessment to the NSQDMH Standards.
Self-assessment
To prepare for accreditation, service providers can use the Commission’s self-assessment tool to review the safety and quality of their digital mental health services.
The self-assessment tool and a how-to guide are available on the Commission’s website.
Consumers, carers and clinicians
It can be challenging to decide if a digital mental health service is the right one to use or recommend. The Commission has developed tip sheets and a checklist for consumers, carers and clinicians to help choose a digital mental health service.
More information
You can download the NSQDMH Standards and related resources from www.safetyandquality.gov.au/dmhs.
Contact the Commission at dmhs@safetyandquality.gov.au for more information about accreditation and for help implementing the NSQDMH Standards.