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10th Anniversary of Clinical Care Standards
The Commission is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Clinical Care Standards in Australia.
To mark this milestone, clinicians and health services are invited to share their stories about successfully implementing Clinical Care Standards and improvements in patient care. The best submissions will be announced in early 2025.
November 2024
Overview
In November 2024, the Commission celebrates 10 years of Clinical Care Standards in Australia, achieved in partnership with the many dedicated and passionate clinicians, researchers and consumers who have helped to develop and implement the Standards.
This milestone marks 10 years of delivering quality improvement to Australia’s healthcare system; providing the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
Clinical Care Standards describe the care that people can expect to be offered for a specific clinical condition, treatment, procedure or clinical pathway, no matter where they are treated in Australia.
Background
The first Clinical Care Standard - on antimicrobial stewardship - was released on 18 November 2014. Since then, a total of 19 Clinical Care Standards have been developed, with more currently in progress.
Review the 10-year timeline for the Clinical Care Standards, showing when they were published and updated.
Evidence shows that Clinical Care Standards have had a significant impact on patient care. They are also helping to ensure we provide appropriate high-value care across our health system.
In 2023, an evaluation report assessed the impact of three Clinical Care Standards - for antimicrobial stewardship, hip fracture and delirium.
Summary report for an evaluation of the Antimicrobial Stewardship, Hip Fracture Care and Delirium Clinical Care Standards.
Make a submission
It is important that we recognise the high quality care provided by so many Australian health services. Its also important to share information and learn from each other so that we can all continue to improve.
To mark the 10th anniversary, the Commission is asking health services to submit their quality improvement stories demonstrating their achievements and successes in implementing Clinical Care Standards.
We want to hear your stories of excellence
How have you successfully implemented a Clinical Care Standard in your health service and achieved results you are proud of? What were the challenges and what helped you overcome them? Most importantly, how did they help the patients you care for?
Tell us how Clinical Care Standards have changed your clinical setting or healthcare service. The best submissions will be announced in early 2025 and will be showcased and shared by the Commission.
Share your story before 10 February 2025 by completing the webform.
Your perspectives and experiences can help shape the future of the Clinical Care Standards.
Spread the word
Show your support for the 10th anniversary of the Clinical Care Standards by sharing our resources on your website, social networks or within your health service organisation.
Use our communications kit with newsletter copy and social media graphics to help you share and promote the standards within your networks. You can also promote the Commission's call for submissions of a successful implementation of a Clinical Care Standard.
Contact us
If you have questions, please email ccs@safetyandquality.gov.au.