Resource library

This Hindi resource provides information on open disclosure.

This Greek resource provides information on open disclosure.

This German resource provides information on open disclosure.

This French resource provides information on open disclosure.

This Farsi resource provides information on open disclosure.

This Dari resource provides information on open disclosure.

This Croatian resource provides information on open disclosure.

This Arabic resource provides information on open disclosure.

This is a fact sheet with specific information for a person and/or their support people when starting the open disclosure process. This includes what to expect during the process, how to access support and how to prepare for open disclosure discussions.

This is a short fact sheet about open disclosure and healthcare rights.

The Australian Group on Antimicrobial Resistance (AGAR) monitors AMR, epidemiologic and genetic patterns in bloodstream infections in Australia relating to three main organisms: Staphylococcus aureus, enterococcal species and gram-negative organisms. The 2020 AGAR Sepsis Outcome Programs Report provides analyses of data on AMR associated with episodes of bacteraemia, reported by 30 laboratories servicing 49 public and private institutions across Australia in 2020.

Update 25 provides data submitted to CARAlert for the reporting period 1 September to 31 October 2021 to support prevention and containment of antimicrobial resistance.

This infographic highlights the increasing risk of CPE in Australia, and the strategies health care providers can use to prevent and control the spread of CPE. 

The survey form for the Australian Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture Version 2 (A-HSOPS 2.0). 

This report is a review of the processes that exist, or are recommended for clinical quality registry governance, accreditation and quality assurance internationally and in Australia.

On 24 November 2021, the Commission released the new national Acute Anaphylaxis Clinical Care Standard.

The public consultation for the Guiding principles to achieve continuity in medication management is open until 11:59 AEDT Monday, 20 December 2021. A consultation paper has been developed to guide you through the proposed recommendations for updating the Guiding Principles.

The Acute Anaphylaxis Clinical Care Standard contains six quality statements and a set of indicators to improve the recognition, treatment and follow-up of anaphylaxis in acute care.

This guide provides the healthcare workforce with a concise overview of the incident management process and its underlying principles.

The Acute Anaphylaxis Clinical Care Standard will help to ensure that Australians receive prompt treatment to manage severe allergic reactions, and that there is continuity of patient care across healthcare settings.

This infographic outlines key data highlights on anaphylaxis in Australia, to support the release of the new standard on 24 November 2021.

An example of data used in the Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Care Standard Indicator Monitoring Tool.

Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Care Standard Indicator Monitoring Tool - template for use by Clinicians and Health Service Organisations.

Quick Reference Guide for the Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Care Standard Indicator Monitoring Tool.

This document provides a discussion guide and checklist to ensure patients who have experienced anaphylaxis are safely discharged from care. 

The 2021 APS employee census was undertaken between 10 May and 11 June 2021.

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care and the Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges (CPMC) have worked together on a joint statement on the importance of hand hygiene, focussing on medical practitioners and student doctors.

Update 24 provides data submitted to CARAlert for the reporting period 1 July 2021 to 31 August 2021 to support prevention and containment of antimicrobial resistance.

This presentation is an introduction module for nursing and care staff.