This document lists the evidence sources supporting the Third and Fourth Degree Perineal Tears Clinical Care Standard, by quality statement.

This document describes each of the seven quality statements in this clinical care standard and what they mean for women.

This information sheet for women is about perineal tearing during childbirth. It explains what can be done to reduce the risk of a third or fourth degree perineal tear.

The Multi-Purpose Services Aged Care Module is a monitoring tool that is part of a suite of resources to assist multi-purpose services (MPS) to implement the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards Multi-Purpose Services Aged Care Module.

The Integrated Health and Aged Care Services Module (IHACS Module) supersedes the MPS Aged Care Module from 1 November 2025. 

If you have a third or fourth degree perineal tear during childbirth, this information sheet will help you understand the treatment and follow-up care you should receive to support your recovery.

A one page list of all the quality statements and indicators included in the Third and Fourth Degree Perineal Tears Clinical Care Standard.

This document describes each of the quality statements and indicators included in the Delirium Clinical Care Standard and their relevance to health service organisations.

This issue includes items on COVID-19, the forthcoming Fourth Australian Atlas of Healthcare Variation, operating theatre distractions, interruptions and disruptions, and more.

Also covered are the latest issues of Journal of Patient Safety and Risk Management, International Journal for Quality in Health Care, Healthcare Quarterly and Clinical Communiqué, along with the latest online papers from BMJ Quality and Safety and the International Journal for Quality in Health Care and the latest from the UK’s NICE.

The Third and Fourth Degree Perineal Tears Clinical Care Standard will help to ensure that women receive appropriate treatment and support throughout their childbirth experience.

This infographic outlines key data highlights, as well as commentary from experts in maternity care participating in the Commission's launch event on 21 April 2021.