AURA 2023 includes data and analyses from 2020–2022 (primarily 2020–2021) from various sources and reports on patterns and trends in antimicrobial use and appropriateness and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Australian acute and community healthcare settings.

This complete version of the Opioid Analgesic Stewardship in Acute Pain Clinical Care Standard describes what each quality statement means for patients and their families, clinicians, and health service organisations, and provides indicators for local monitoring. It includes information about using clinical care standards, and the background and evidence sources for this standard.

The Commission is seeking a full-time, non-ongoing EL1 Senior Project Officer, National Standards. This position is non-ongoing for a period of 12 months. 

Information on this vacancy and how to apply can be found in the link below. Applications for this role will close 11.59pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), Tuesday 24 February 2026.

Questions about the role can be directed to Hayley Warren (02) 7232 5930.

This issue includes items on global patient safety, mental health, cancer screening, inequity, and more.  Along with the latest from BMJ Quality & Safety, HealthcarePapers, Health Policy, Health Affairs and the International Journal for Quality in Health Care. Also included is the latest from the USA’s Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

This issue includes items on maternity care, mental health, partnering with consumers, patient-reported measures (PROMs and PREMs), adverse events, digital health and more.  Along with the latest from BMJ Quality & Safety and the International Journal for Quality in Health Care. Also included is the latest from the USA’s Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

This issue includes items on clinical quality registries, primary care, digital health and more.  Along with the latest from BMJ Quality & Safety and The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety. Also included is the latest from the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).