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2019
Fact sheet or brochure

This guide outlines relevant actions in the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards that support safe and high-quality care for people with cognitive impairment or at risk of delirium. It suggests strategies for implementation, provides links to further resources and highlights examples of good practice that are achievable.

Conjoint Professor Carolyn Hullick was appointed Acting Chief Medical Officer in March 2023.
2021
Fact sheet or brochure

Antibiograms are tables of antimicrobial susceptibilities compiled according to a specific set of standards. The information provided supports clinicians working with their local antimicrobial stewardship teams to improve clinical practice in regard to infections. 

Clostridioides difficile infection monitoring in Australia

Surveillance Implementation Guide

A CLABSI can be prevented through correct insertion and line maintenance techniques. Most states and territories have established either voluntary or mandatory reporting requirements for CLABSI.

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