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Charter of healthcare rights (second edition)
Revised Charter of Healthcare Rights now available
The second edition of the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights empowers consumers to take an active role in their health care. Learn more about the new Charter and access a range of resources.
Peripheral Venous Access Clinical Care Standard draft
Draft standard for PIVC
Consultation open: Tell us what you think about the draft Peripheral Venous Access Clinical Care Standard by 15 September.
The state of patient safety and quality in Australian hospitals 2019
Insights on the state of patient safety
Our latest report highlights work being done in Australia to improve safety and quality in health care - key advances in delivering patient safety and quality and what remains to be done.
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Cataracts Clinical Care Standard coming
Cataract is the most common elective surgery diagnosis in Australia, with 9 cataract surgeries per 1000 people. Consultations have now closed - watch this space!
Portrait of Dr Robert Herkes
A first step towards a consistent clinical trials accreditation approach
Read the Croakey article featuring our CMO Dr Robert Herkes.
Recent publications
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Read our latest AURA report
AURA 2019 is the most comprehensive Australian report on antimicrobial use and resistance.
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New cognitive impairment resources
Our new user guide and clinician resources will help your health organisations prepare for the new actions.
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Revised infection prevention control guidelines
Healthcare-associated infections are one of the most common complications affecting hospital patients.
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