The Commission is seeking initial feedback by 30 September 2025, from health services, clinicians, clinical experts, consumers, peak bodies and Australian Government, state and territory health departments.
A fact sheet and referral template outlining key components of a comprehensive referral, as described in Quality Statement 1 of the Colonoscopy Clinical Care Standard (2025).
The Colonoscopy Clinical Care Standard includes specific requirements for informed consent in alignment with the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.
Certification (of training) and Re-certification (of ongoing competency) in colonoscopy are mandatory for all practitioners working in health service organisations being assessed to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (second edition).
Cultural safety and equity
Person-centred care recognises and respects differences in individual needs, beliefs, and culture. The Commission:
The quality statements for the Colonoscopy Clinical Care Standard are based on best available evidence and guideline recommendations at the time of development. This summary describes the relevance of each evidence source to the quality statements.
A fact sheet for clinicians outlining the safe and appropriate use of colonoscopy to maximise patients' benefits from the procedure and reduce the risk of harm.
This resource accompanies the Colonoscopy Clinical Care Standard. It describes what the quality statements mean for healthcare services and provides indicators to support local quality improvement activity.
The Colonoscopy Clinical Care Standard includes nine quality statements and explains what they mean for consumers, clinicians, and healthcare services. It includes indicators to support local monitoring and information about using Clinical Care Standards. The standard was updated in 2025.