To clarify the requirements for general practices to be accredited to the RACGP Standards for point-of-care testing (5th edition) outlined by the National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) and the RACGP.
To clarify for approved accrediting agencies and general practices the responsibilities and processes to be adhered to when a general practice transfers between accrediting agencies during its current accreditation cycle.
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.
On the Radar Issue 626 is now available.
2023
Newsletter
This issue includes items on antimicrobial resistance, patient safety, partnering with consumers, healthcare worker well-being, opioids, falls, leadership, COVID-19 and more.
Also covered are the latest issues of Australian Prescriber and The Joint Commission Journal on Quality & Patient Safety along with early online papers from BMJ Quality & Safety.
2023
Media release
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) is hosting the National Medicines Symposium 2023 (the Symposium) on Wednesday 8 November.
Released 30 October 2023
MEDIA RELEASE
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is hosting the National Medicines Symposium 2023 on Wednesday 8 November.
2023
Publication, report or update
The Annual Report 2022-23 provides an overview of our performance, governance arrangements, organisational structure and financial statements for the past financial year.
2023
Fact sheet or brochure
Service providers implementing the Digital Mental Health Standards are required to have a clearly described model of care consistent with best practice and evidence. This fact sheet describes the key elements that should be included.
We're excited to unveil the full program for the virtual National Medicines Symposium on 8 November, brimming with insightful speakers and engaging discussions.