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.
The Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Australia (AURA) Surveillance System collects, reviews and analyses data on antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance in human health.
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 has released a Medication Management at Transitions of Care Stewardship Framework to support safe and high-quality medication management at transitions of care.
The Commission is seeking initial feedback by 30 September 2025, from health services, clinicians, clinical experts, consumers, peak bodies and Australian Government, state and territory health departments.
The Commission is seeking a full-time, non-ongoing APS6 Project Officer, National Standards for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension.
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 Standard Time (AEST), Wednesday 1 October 2025.
Questions about the role can be directed to Saskia Cheyne (02) 9126 3830.
This issue includes items on sepsis, a draft Emergency Laparotomy Clinical Care Standard, mental health, falls prevention, and more. Along with the latest from the Journal of Health Services Research & Policy and the International Journal for Quality in Health Care. Also included are the latest from the WHO and the UK’s NICE and THIS Institute
Consultation is now open on a draft Emergency Laparotomy Clinical Care Standard, which will help optimise patient outcomes.
This Saturday, 13 September, is World Sepsis Day, an important reminder that sepsis remains one of the most urgent and under-recognised challenges facing our healthcare system.
- Conjoint Associate Professor Carolyn Hullick, Chief Medical Officer
The Commission is seeking an Ongoing APS6 Project Officer, Comprehensive care and Communicating for Safety.
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 Standard Time (AEST) Tuesday 23 September 2025.
Questions about the role can be directed to Loren McDonald on 02 7262 5429.