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2022
Guide, user guide or guidelines

The National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards Guide for Healthcare Services provides support for healthcare services implementing the Primary and Community Healthcare Standards. It includes practical guidance and examples of evidence that can be used to implement the actions in a way that is appropriate to the healthcare service.

From 1 January 2023, the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care became the custodian of a range of Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) functions, expanding our role in QUM stewardship.

2022
Publication, report or update

The Australian Group on Antimicrobial Resistance (AGAR) annually publishes data on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and epidemiologic and genetic patterns in bloodstream infections in Australia, relating to three main organisms: enterococcal species, Staphylococcus aureus and gram-negative bacteria.

In 2018, the Commission commenced work on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Health (the Department) and all states and territories to deliver the Governance Framework.

Discover how the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework is implemented and assessed for clinical trials in Australia.

The NSQHS Standards support the rights of people with intellectual disability. The Commission has guidance and resources for inclusive health care.

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