Standards and accreditation updates

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.

The Commission invites you to join our two-part webinar series on the implementation of the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework (NCT Governance Framework).

To describe the requirement for accrediting agencies to examine external and non-routine internal reports of reviews and investigations into significant safety and quality issues, clinical governance or safety breaches as part of a health service organisation’s accreditation assessment.

To clarify not applicable actions for all Services where cosmetic surgery is performed.

To describe the requirements for accrediting agencies to notify regulators and the Commission of significant patient risks identified during assessment to the Cosmetic Surgery Standards.

New resources are now available to support implementation of the Cosmetic Surgery Standards and the Cosmetic Surgery Module.

The Commission is seeking feedback on potential changes to the accreditation cycle and assessment of general practices.

The Commission has released one revised and one new advisory for the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS).

To advise diagnostic imaging practices of the requirements for Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS) Standard 2.2: Consumer Consent and Information Standard. Specifically, the informed consent requirements for:

• The administration of radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear medicine imaging procedures
• Transvaginal and transrectal ultrasound procedures

This advisory provides information on the responsibilities and process for diagnostic imaging practices when transferring between approved accreditation agencies.