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.

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The Commission is seeking an ongoing EL1 Senior Project Officer General Practice and Primary Care.

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) Sunday 11 May 2025.

Questions about the role can be directed to Christina Lane on 02 7232 6048.

This Communiqué provides an update on the sixth meeting of the National Sepsis Program Oversight Group (Oversight Group). It may be used by members to update their nominating organisations and other key agencies about the National Sepsis Program Extension (Program Extension).

The Commission is seeking a full-time, non-ongoing EL1 Senior Project Officer, Strategy and Innovation. This role is non-ongoing for a period of 12 months, with possibility of extension or becoming ongoing.

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), Sunday 11 May 2025.

Questions about the role can be directed to Naomi Poole (02) 7232 5520.

This quiz is designed for healthcare workers to support local World Hand Hygiene Day (WHHD) activities. It includes 10 true or false questions focused on effective hand hygiene and appropriate glove use. It can be completed quickly, individually or in a group ahead of WHHD 2025 on 5 May.