Read the Spring 2023 issue of Commission eNews.
2023
Publication, report or update
The 2023 APS employee census was undertaken between 8 May 2023 and 9 June 2023.
As part of our commitment to making the Commission an even better place to work, we have implemented an agency-wide action plan to address areas where we can improve.
To describe the requirements for accrediting agencies to notify the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) of significant and ongoing risks of patient harm identified during the assessment of general practices.
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.