Advisories are a formal communication from the Commission to accrediting agencies to provide guidance and direction on the interpretation and/or assessment of the NSQHS Standards. Advisories are routinely reviewed to ensure they remain current. Any changes to an advisory are summarised in the notes section of the advisory’s cover sheet.
Several resources have been identified which are relevant for improving safe and appropriate use of medicines in an ageing population.
Data on antimicrobial use in Australian hospitals are collected by the National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey (NAPS) and the National Antimicrobial Utilisation Surveillance Program (NAUSP).
NAPS also collects data on antimicrobial use and infections in aged care homes.
A patient requiring intravenous access receives information and education about their need for the device and the procedure. Their consent is obtained and they are advised on their role in reducing the risk of device-related complications.
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The Commission has developed resources and advisories to assist healthcare services implement the Primary and Community Healthcare Standards.
Providing a supportive environment and clear processes for the workforce to explore the cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients can be a significant step towards the development of a safe and respectful organisation, where patients, their families and other community members can feel comfortable to engage with and receive care.
The primary care sector has an important role to play in improving the safe and appropriate use of antimicrobials, and reducing patient harm and the risk of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Australia.
Approved accrediting agencies assess health service organisations to the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, Multi-Purpose Services (MPS) Module, and/or the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework. These agencies are approved by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) following application and review by an approval panel.
This clinical care standard sets out the components of care that health service organisations can use to guide practice and monitor improvement in hospitals and other services where the Third and Fourth Degree Perineal Tears Clinical Clinical Care Standard applies.
Digital mental health services accredited to the National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health (NSQDMH) Standards have been independently assessed to ensure they have systems in place to meet the necessary safety and quality requirements.
AGAR collects, analyses and reports on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) data on selected priority organisms that cause bloodstream infections.
The National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards support the rights of people with intellectual disability to equitable health care. People with intellectual disability experience significant barriers in accessing safe and quality care evident through a higher mortality rate, increased incidence of preventable illness and more frequent hospital admissions.
In this section, you will find guidance and resources for implementation of the NSQHS Standards, to support healthcare rights and provision of inclusive health care.
Outlines the information for organisations seeking approval as an accrediting agency under the Australian Health Service Safety and Quality Accreditation (AHSSQA) Scheme.
State and territory health departments regulate accreditation.
The Multi-Purpose Services Aged Care Module is designed to support eligible Multi-Purpose Services to improve aged care delivery. With a focus on quality and compliance, it's designed to simplify meeting NSQHS Standards while improving resident outcomes.
