Conducting desktop assessments to the National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards
This fact sheet provides guidance for healthcare services and accrediting agencies on conducting desktop assessments.
Desktop assessment is a method of assessment that primarily involves a document review of evidence provided by a healthcare service to demonstrate implementation of standards. They are generally conducted remotely by appropriately qualified assessors and allow for follow up questions or clarification with the healthcare service during the day(s) of the scheduled assessment.
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