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New report finds variation in common procedures across Australia

28 May 2014 | Media release

The management of common health conditions varies considerably depending upon where people live, according to a discussion paper released today by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

General practice accreditation to benefit from collaborative approach

11 April 2014 | Media release

General practice accreditation is designed to promote access to safe high quality primary health services. Approximately 75% of general practices in Australia participate in accreditation.

Professor John Turnidge appointed to lead program for national surveillance of antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic usage

26 February 2014 | Media release

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission), today announced the appointment of Professor John Turnidge as a Senior Medical Advisor to lead work on a national surveillance program for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antibiotic usage (AU).