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The Commission is now operating in accordance with the Caretaker ConventionsExternal link pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.

MEDIA RELEASE

National trend data published today by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care reveals a 20% fall in hysterectomy rates over eight years – an encouraging sign that women may be opting for less invasive treatments to manage heavy periods. 

2024
Publication, report or update

This six-page Highlights Report on heavy menstrual bleeding outlines key findings and recommended actions from the online interactive Women’s Health Focus Report, including trend data from across Australia on hysterectomy and endometrial ablation hospitalisations.

The report also summarises best practice guidance in the revised Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clinical Care Standard (2024).

Released by the Commission on 13 June 2024

2024
Poster or graphic

The Commission is releasing the Women’s Health Focus Report with national trend data, and the updated Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clinical Care Standard (2024) on 13 June 2024.

This A4 infographic showcases key data insights into heavy menstrual bleeding in Australia.

Overview

The future of medicines, good for people, good for the planet

The Commission has released new resources to support services which are already accredited to the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, and are also seeking accreditation to the Cosmetic Surgery Standards.

2024
Publication, report or update

This bimonthly update provides data submitted to CARAlert for the reporting period 1 January to 29 February 2024. These data can be used to support the prevention and control of antimicrobial resistance.

2024
Newsletter

This issue includes items on the Healthcare Complaints animation series, peripheral intravenous catheters, aged care, handover, diagnosis, COVID-19, and more. Also covered are the latest from BMJ Quality & Safety, Journal of Patient Safety and International Journal for Quality in Health Care.

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