The Safety and Quality Advice Centre (the Advice Centre) provides support to health service organisations, assessors and accrediting agencies on the implementation of Safety and Quality Standards and accreditation assessment requirements under the Australian Health Service Safety and Quality (AHSSQA) Scheme.
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The National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health Standards aim to improve the quality of digital mental health service provision, and to protect service users and their support people from harm.
The Colonoscopy Clinical Care Standard describes the care that you can expect if you are having a colonoscopy. Find out more about the nine quality statements from the standard, as well as helpful resources.
A My Health Record is an electronic collection of patient health information that helps to inform and improve clinical decision making. Commonly asked questions are answered below.
Vulnerable population groups often access the healthcare system through the ED.
Responses have been prepared to frequently asked questions (FAQs) to support auditing and other aspects of implementation of the National Hand Hygiene Initiative (NHHI).
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The 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene approach was designed by the World Health Organization to minimise the risk of transmission of microorganisms between a healthcare worker, the patient, and the environment.
This page lists a number of organisations who may be able to advise or support you if you have a question about your healthcare rights.
These FAQs answer some common questions about the Comprehensive Care Standard, and more generally what comprehensive care means in the Australian health system.
The Commission has developed information for consumers on some key safety and quality issues, and health conditions.