Purpose
To ensure that the most appropriate antimicrobial treatment is given. That is, to ensure that the appropriate spectrum microbial of activity, active ingredient, dose, frequency and route of administration, and duration of therapy is chosen.
Purpose
To ensure access to timely and appropriate antimicrobial treatment for consumers with suspected life-threatening infections that can lead to sepsis1, septic shock, bacterial meningitis, febrile neutropenia or necrotising fasciitis, when clinically appropriate.
Goals of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Care Standard
To ensure the appropriate use and review of antimicrobials to optimise patient outcomes, lessen the harms of adverse effects and reduce the emergence of antimicrobial resistance.
2020
Poster or graphic
Patients are potentially at risk of acquiring, and transmitting, infectious conditions to other patients and healthcare workers. Patients should be assessed on, and during admission, to ensure that their bed allocation is both appropriate and timely.
2024
Fact sheet or brochure
This fact sheet provides an overview of the National General Practice Accreditation (NGPA) Scheme and the common processes that support these assessments.
2021
Fact sheet or brochure
This fact sheet gives consumers and carers an overview of the National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health (NSQDMH) Standards and how they support the safety and quality of digital mental health care.
2021
Fact sheet or brochure
This fact sheet gives digital mental health service providers information on conducting a self-assessment against the National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health (NSQDMH) Standards.