Recent publications and resources

This Advisory outlines actions in the National Safety and Quality Mental Health Standards for Community Managed Organisations (NSQMHCMO Standards) that may not be applicable to a Service Provider. The Commission has issued this advisory to ensure accrediting agencies consistently apply not applicable status to actions within the NSQMHCMO Standards.

This fact sheet provides guidance on the storage and management of concentrated 80% phenol in Australian clinical settings, other than podiatry.

The Commission's Innovate RAP focuses on empowering and strengthening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and piloting strategies for further reconciliation commitments.

This fact sheet outlines the essential steps required to clean and disinfect ultrasound transducers used for percutaneous procedures. This fact sheet does not provide guidance on the management of specific clinical procedures as this guidance should be developed locally and informed by a risk assessment.

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Guidance for health service organisations and clinicians on processes to support appropriate documentation around the administration, and monitoring of oxygen therapy for adults in acute healthcare settings.

AS 5369:2023 Reprocessing of reusable medical devices and other devices in health and non-health related facilities is the national standard used by health services to inform implementation of Action 3.17 of the NSQHS Standards and Action 3.13 of Primary and Community Healthcare Standards.

This fact sheet describes the requirements for accreditation to the NSQHS Standards and the Cosmetic Surgery Module. 

This fact sheet describes the requirements for accreditation to the Cosmetic Surgery Standards. 

This flowchart outlines the assessment process for the National Safety and Quality Cosmetic Surgery (NSQCS) Standards.