To describe the sampling methodology to be used by accrediting agencies when sampling multi-site digital mental health service providers at accreditation assessment.
To advise of changes to data submission requirements for national hand hygiene audit period 2.
The intent of this advisory is to ensure that assessors using the National Safety and Quality Standards and specifically Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander actions, receive face-to-face cultural safety training.
Public consultation is now open until Sunday 27 October 11:59pm (AEDT).
2024
Newsletter
This issue includes items on patient reported outcome measures (PROMs), low back pain, the forthcoming launch of the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Clinical Care Standard, diagnostic safety, telehealth, mental health, medication safety, antimicrobial resistance, artificial intelligence (AI), COVID-19 and more. Also covered are the latest from BMJ Quality & Safety, HealthcarePapers and the latest from the USA’s AHRQ.
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has signed a Joint Statement: 'Working together to achieve sustainable high-quality health care in a changing climate', in a shared commitment with the interim Australian Centre for Disease Control, all specialist medical colleges and the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association to address the health impacts of climate change.
The Commission has revised three Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS) advisories.