About the Commission
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) leads and coordinates national improvements in the safety and quality of health care. The Commission works in partnership with the Australian Government, state and territory governments and the private sector to achieve a safe, high-quality and sustainable health system. In doing so, the Commission also works closely with patients, carers, clinicians, managers, policymakers and healthcare organisations.
Key functions of the Commission include:
- Developing national safety and quality standards
- Developing clinical care standards to improve the implementation of evidence-based healthcare
- Coordinating work in specific areas to improve outcomes for patients
- Providing information, publications and resources about safety and quality.
The Commission works in four priority areas:
- Safe delivery of health care
- Partnering with consumers
- Partnering with healthcare professionals
- Quality, value and outcomes.