On the Radar Issue 687 is now available.
2025
Newsletter
This issue includes items on general practice accreditation, oxygen therapy, virtual care, clinical incidents, the London Protocol, health care variation, telehealth, and more. Also covered are the latest from BMJ Quality &Safety, The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, Healthcare Policy and the UK’s NIHR and the USA’s AHRQ
2025
Fact sheet or brochure
Guidance for health service organisations and clinicians on processes to support appropriate documentation around the administration, and monitoring of oxygen therapy for adults in acute healthcare settings.
2025
Audit, monitoring or reporting tool
AS 5369:2023 Reprocessing of reusable medical devices and other devices in health and non-health related facilities is the national standard used by health services to inform implementation of Action 3.17 of the NSQHS Standards and Action 3.13 of Primary and Community Healthcare Standards.
Why is this important?
Appropriate care should see that patients receive the right type and amount of care, in the right place, at the right time. The care offered should also be based on the best available evidence.
The Commission is seeking feedback on potential changes to the accreditation cycle and assessment of general practices.
On the Radar Issue 686 is now available.
2025
Newsletter
This issue includes items on the OECD’s Patient-Reported Indicator Survey (PaRIS) report, the latest antimicrobial surveillance report, telemedicine, virtual care, heavy menstrual bleeding, prevention, and more. Also covered are the latest from BMJ Quality &Safety, Australian Journal of Primary Health, Australian Prescriber, Journal of Patient Safety, Pediatric Quality & Safety, Journal for Healthcare Quality and the UK’s NICE and Healthcare Excellence Canada.
A webpage that outlines infection prevention and control strategies for managing Candida auris in Australian health service organisations.
On the Radar Issue 684 is now available.