Key findings
Key Findings
Interpreting the Atlas
Data for each of the items in the Atlas are displayed as graphs and maps to show variation in rates by geographic location of patient residence.
Overview
This chapter examines variation in three women’s healthcare interventions and two maternity care items. Analysis by Statistical Area Level 3 (SA3) showed marked rate differences across Australia in hysterectomy, endometrial ablation, cervical loop excision and cervical laser ablation, and third- and fourth-degree perineal tears.
The first step to making a person’s stay safer is to understand the different forms of cognitive impairment, the people who are at risk, and what steps can be taken to reduce harm.
Cognitive impairment:
Cognitive impairment in hospital is often associated with adverse outcomes, including:
Prof Samantha Keogh and Dr Saira Mathew from the Queensland University of Technology have prepared this report on behalf of the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care.
Dr Kelly Shaw, Dr Jennifer Makin and Professor Tania Winzenberg from KP Health and Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, have prepared this report on behalf of the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care.