NSQHS Standards (third edition) Consultation

Have your say

This consultation is more than a feedback process. Whether you work at the frontline, lead a service, deliver policy, or are a consumer, this is your opportunity to shape the national framework that supports safety and quality in Australian health services.

The Consultation Overview outlines the different ways that you can provide feedback.

First Nations peoples

The Commission welcomes feedback from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, so the Standards are fit for purpose.

To participate, First Nations peoples can make a written submission, complete the consumer survey or contact the Safety and Quality Advice Centre to provide verbal feedback.

To assist with providing feedback on the Standards, the Commission has prepared a Requirements Summary that collates the requirements directly related to First Nations peoples.

In parallel with the drafting of the NSQHS Standards, the Commission is coordinating a First Nations-led project to analyse evidence on standards for cultural safety to inform recommendations regarding national standards for cultural safety for hospitals. Learn more on the First Nations health page.

Consumers

The Commission welcomes feedback from consumers to ensure the Standards focus on patient experience and outcomes.

To participate, consumers can make a written submission, complete the consumer survey or contact the Safety and Quality Advice Centre to provide verbal feedback.

To assist with providing feedback on the Standards, the Commission has prepared a Requirements Summary that collates the requirements directly related to patients and consumers.

Clinical research professionals

To participate, clinical research professionals can make a written submission, complete the health professionals survey or participate in a clinical research briefing session. To find out more about the sessions go to the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework page.

Health professionals

To participate, health professionals can make a written submission, complete the health professionals survey or participate in a jurisdictional or national forum.

Health professionals who attend a forum can request a Certificate of Attendance. If you wish to claim Continuing Professional Development hours or points, please confirm eligibility with your relevant board, college or association.

Health organisations

To participate, the Commission would appreciate stakeholder organisations, local health districts, networks, and hospitals to provide a written submission. If that is not possible, we encourage you to complete the health professionals survey.