The Commission is now operating in accordance with the Caretaker ConventionsExternal link pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.
This template letter can be used by healthcare services to communicate with a patient’s general practitioner on discharge following hospitalisation for sepsis. It contains information about post-sepsis syndrome and sepsis recovery.
The Requirements for the retention of laboratory records and diagnostic material (the Retention standard) sets out the expected requirements pathology laboratories are to achieve for retaining laboratory records and materials. The ninth edition of the standard includes minor updates to align with information provided in the fact sheet on the retention period for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) test samples.
This issue includes items on COVID-19, the Opioid Analgesic Stewardship in Acute Pain Clinical Care Standard, and more.
Also covered are the latest issues of the Australian Journal of Primary Health, Australian Health Review and Health Affairs, along with online first papers from BMJ Quality & Safety and the International Journal for Quality in Health Care and the latest from the USA’s AHRQ.
To support ongoing individualised care after discharge for patients who had sepsis. To ensure that appropriate support and care are provided to bereaved families and carers.
To ensure an accurate record of care and that the patient’s individualised management plan is accessible to all clinicians, and patients and carers, so that care is coordinated.
To ensure that patients receive clear and timely information about sepsis, its treatment and potential outcomes throughout their care.
To improve patient outcomes by ensuring planned and coordinated care for all patients with sepsis, including in the inpatient and rehabilitation setting.
To ensure access to timely and appropriate antimicrobial treatment for patients with sepsis.