AURA 2023 includes data and analyses from 2020–2022 (primarily 2020–2021) from various sources and reports on patterns and trends in antimicrobial use and appropriateness and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Australian acute and community healthcare settings.
The Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Australia (AURA) Surveillance System collects, reviews and analyses data on antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance in human health.
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.
Consultation is now open on a draft Emergency Laparotomy Clinical Care Standard, which will help optimise patient outcomes.
This Saturday, 13 September, is World Sepsis Day, an important reminder that sepsis remains one of the most urgent and under-recognised challenges facing our healthcare system.
- Conjoint Associate Professor Carolyn Hullick, Chief Medical Officer
The Commission is seeking an Ongoing APS6 Project Officer, Comprehensive care and Communicating for Safety.
Information on this vacancy and how to apply can be found in the link below. Applications for this role will close 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) Tuesday 23 September 2025.
Questions about the role can be directed to Loren McDonald on 02 7262 5429.
A national analysis of the sepsis patient journey in Australian public hospital admitted care.
World Sepsis Day, on 13 September each year, raises awareness of sepsis and spotlights life-saving resources to support clinicians, patients, carers and communities in early detection, timely treatment and safer recovery.
On the Radar Issue 712 is now available.
On the Radar Issue 711 is now available.