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Consultation is now open on a draft Emergency Laparotomy Clinical Care Standard, which will help optimise patient outcomes.

New resources related to the National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health Standards (Digital Mental Health Standards) have been developed to support the delivery of high-quality care.

The Commission has released a new Healthcare Sustainability and Resilience Module (the Module) to support health services in delivering high-quality care while reducing environmental impacts and managing climate risks.

Read the Winter 2025 issue of Commission eNews.

Thank you to those that attended today's webinar. The webcast recording is now available.

The Commission has released new guidance to support clinicians in the day-to-day use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.

Are you involved in implementing one of our national Clinical Care Standards? Join us for a webinar discussion as part of the celebration of 10 years of Clinical Care Standards in Australia. 

We are excited to announce the National Medicines Symposium 2025 will be held on 22 October 2025. This year, we will dive into the topic of 'Quality use of medicines in people living with diabetes'.

CEO MESSAGE Today the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) has unveiled a new Strategic Plan and brand reflecting a modern approach to safe, high-quality care across Australia. - Conjoint Professor Anne Duggan, CEO

The Commission has released a new Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS) Advisory.

For 15 million Australians living with a chronic health condition – the findings of a landmark international survey offer insights on how to improve care, so these patients not only survive but thrive.

The Commission has developed guidance and resources for the clinical care components of the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards. The resources produced by the Commission support the continuous improvement of the safety and quality of clinical care for older people.

BOARD CHAIR MESSAGE On behalf of the Commission, I am delighted to congratulate five Australian health services that have been recognised for demonstrating excellence in implementing one of our national Clinical Care Standards. - Professor Christine Kilpatrick AO, Board Chair

Commencing today, the Commission is undertaking broad public consultation to inform the development of the NSQHS Standards (third edition), in collaboration with the healthcare system and community representatives.

New resources are now available to support health services and assessor agencies with implementation and assessment to the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework (NCTGF).

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released revised national guidance on how to prevent falls and fall-related injury. This is the first revision of the Falls Guidelines since 2009.

We are very pleased to bring you the sixth edition of Person-centred Care Insights!

Watch our latest two-part webinar series on the implementation of the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework (NCT Governance Framework).

Consultation is now open on the Australian Safety and Quality Medical Imaging Accreditation (ASQMIA) Scheme. The ASQMIA Scheme will replace the current Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS).

The Commission is preparing to develop the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (third edition) in collaboration with the healthcare system and community representatives.