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Consultations

The Commission frequently consults with specialty areas, sectors and the wider public as a critical part of the development of standards and resources.

Current

Review of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Care Standard

Review of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Care Standard

Complete our survey to inform the review of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Care Standard.

Draft Point of Care Testing Guide for Health and Aged Care Services

Draft Point of Care Testing Guide for Health and Aged Care Services

The Commission is calling for feedback on the draft Point of Care Testing Guide for Health and Aged Care Services.

Pilot of the NSQHS Standards (third edition)

Pilot of the NSQHS Standards (third edition)

Expressions of interest (EOIs) are open to accredited health services, until Friday 20 November 2026.

Upcoming

Draft national safety and quality standards for virtual care

Draft national safety and quality standards for virtual care

The Commission is developing draft national safety and quality standards for virtual care that will be released for public consultation in early November 2026.

Past

NSQHS Standards (third edition)

NSQHS Standards (third edition)

Closed 2 October 2026

Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare

Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare

Closed 29 September 2026

National Safety and Quality Assisted Reproductive Technology Service Standards

National Safety and Quality Assisted Reproductive Technology Service Standards

Closed 21 August 2026

Requirements for Haemopoietic Cellular Therapy

Requirements for Haemopoietic Cellular Therapy

Closed 21 August 2026

Venous Thromboembolism Prevention Clinical Care Standard Review

Venous Thromboembolism Prevention Clinical Care Standard Review

Closed 31 July 2026

Expressions of Interest now open: standards for First Nations Cultural Safety Review

Expressions of Interest now open: standards for First Nations Cultural Safety Review

Closed 30 July 2026

Acute Coronary Syndromes Clinical Care Standard Review

Acute Coronary Syndromes Clinical Care Standard Review

Closed 9 June 2026

Pathology Remote Working Survey

Pathology Remote Working Survey

Closed 7 June 2026

Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme consultation

Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme consultation

Closed 6 April 2026

Point of Care Testing Standard Consultation

Point of Care Testing Standard Consultation

Closed 10 February 2026

National Pathology Standard Consultation

National Pathology Standard Consultation

Closed 8 December 2025

Emergency Laparotomy Clinical Care Standard - Public Consultation

Emergency Laparotomy Clinical Care Standard - Public Consultation

Closed 14 October 2025

Last updated: 28 October 2026