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The Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Australia (AURA) Surveillance System collects, reviews and analyses data on antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance in human health.

2022
Guide, user guide or guidelines

This complete version of the Opioid Analgesic Stewardship in Acute Pain Clinical Care Standard describes what each quality statement means for patients and their families, clinicians, and health service organisations, and provides indicators for local monitoring. It includes information about using clinical care standards, and the background and evidence sources for this standard.

2025
Newsletter

This issue includes items on air quality, reporting, maternity care, medication safety, and more. Along with the latest from The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety,  BMJ Quality & Safety, International Journal for Quality in Health Care, Emergency Medicine Australasia and JBI Evidence Synthesis. Also included are the latest from the Healthcare Excellence Canada and the UK’s NICE.

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.

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

The Commission is undertaking a broad consultation on the draft Point of Care Testing (POCT) Standard to support health and aged care service providers in enhancing the quality and safety of POCT practices.

2025
Publication, report or update

The Commission is seeking feedback on the draft Point of Care Testing (POCT) Standard. The POCT Standard has been developed to support health and aged care service providers in enhancing the quality and safety of POCT practices. 

The survey and call for written submissions closes on 12 December 2025.

The opportunity to participate in an online focus group is between 4 February to 10 February 2026.

2025
Other resource

This paper provides an overview on how you can participate in the Point of Care Testing Standard Consultation.

The survey and call for written submissions closes on 12 December 2025.

The opportunity to participate in an online focus group is between 4 February to 10 February 2026.

2025
Other resource

You are invited to provide feedback to the Commission, addressing all or any of the following questions. Your input will help shape the standard.

The survey and call for written submissions closes on 12 December 2025.

The opportunity to participate in an online focus group is between 4 February to 10 February 2026.

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