To clarify the expected requirements (data elements) for structured reporting of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test results to consumers via text message.
This advisory supplements the expected requirements set out in the National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council's Requirements for medical pathology services (Third Edition 2018).
A practical resource to help digital mental health services implement the National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health Standards.
This issue includes items on COVID-19, consumer and patient engagement, health care worker engagement, telehealth, safety practices, paracetamol overdose, Comprehensive Care Standard, open disclosure and more
Also covered are the latest issues of the BMJ Quality & Safety, Journal for HealthCare Quality Patient Safety, and Healthcare Policy, along with online first papers from BMJ Quality & Safety and the latest from the UK’s NICE and NIHR and the USA’s AHRQ.
Hospital emergency departments and surgical services are common sources of opioid analgesic prescribing for acute pain, and are key risk areas for initiation of ongoing use.
The quality statements in the Opioid Analgesic Stewardship in Acute Pain Clinical Care Standard describe the key components of patient care.
To provides users with updated information on reflective questions and examples of evidence for the 2021 Preventing and Controlling Infections Standard.
This issue includes items on COVID-19, new aseptic technique resources, infection prevention and control, partnering with consumers and carers, emergency department (ED) care, delirium, diagnosis, health equity, resilience and more
Also covered are the latest issues of the Journal of Patient Safety, and Health Expectations, along with online first papers from BMJ Quality & Safety and the latest from the UK’s NICE, the USA’s AHRQ and the WHO.