Standards and accreditation updates

Read the latest news, advisories, fact sheets and guidance on the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.

The Commission is seeking your feedback on the draft Point of Care Testing (POCT) Standard, which closes on 12 December 2025.

To advise medical imaging providers of the reprocessing requirements for reusable medical devices (RMDs).

The Commission has reviewed and updated the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS) Advisory D121/04: Disinfection requirements for reusable medical devices.

The Commission has released a new fact sheet on the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS) to support practices in understanding accreditation requirements and maintaining compliance.

To clarify the processes and requirements for health service organisations transferring between accrediting agencies.

The Commission is seeking your feedback on the draft National Pathology Standard (formerly known as the Requirements for Medical Pathology Services).

To clarify the requirements of registration for accreditation under the National General Practice Accreditation Scheme for general practices and accrediting agencies.

The Commission has released two new Advisories for the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework (NCTGF). The Advisories contain important information to support health service organisations (HSOs) and accrediting agencies with implementation and assessment to the NCTGF.

Services Australia updates Location Specific Practice Number (LSPN) records within five working days of receiving DIAS accreditation reports from accrediting agencies.