The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) is the national agency responsible for leading improvements in the safety and quality of healthcare.
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 NSQHS Standards provide a framework for delivering high-quality care by ensuring nationally consistent systems across the continuum of care.
Broad public consultations will inform the development of the NSQHS Standards (3rd ed.). The Commission will consult with key stakeholders, including the Australian Government, state and territory health departments, health services, clinicians, clinical experts, consumers, and peak bodies.
You are invited to have your say
The initial consultation, coming soon, aims to identify:
- Focus areas for the NSQHS Standards (3rd ed.)
- Emerging and existing safety and quality issues
- Key learnings from the NSQHS Standards (second edition)
- Opportunities to improve the NSQHS Standards structure, support improved engagement and implementation
- Implementation resources to support the NSQHS Standards (3rd ed.)
The Commission will seek feedback in several ways, including responses to short online surveys, focus groups and written submissions.
Feedback will inform the development of the NSQHS Standards (3rd ed.), which will be released for consultation in 2026 and finalised during 2028.
Visit our NSQHS Standards (third edition) Engagement Hub to stay informed about the project.
Sign-up to the NSQHS Standards (third edition) subscriber list to receive information about how to get involved in the consultation.
More information
Visit NSQHS Standards (third edition) Engagement Hub or email AdviceCentre@safetyandquality.gov.au