Download the updated standard
The standard was revised in 2025 following a review of current evidence and consultation with an expert Topic Working Group and key stakeholders.
Latest APAS Data
The APAS Data Explorer is an interactive dashboard map that delivers insights into the distribution of five key antimicrobial resistances across Australia in 2020–2024, including:
Latest AGAR report
The AGAR Surveillance Outcome Programs 2023 Report was released in December 2024 and reveals the latest data on AMR and epidemiologic and genetic patterns in bloodstream infections in Australia.
Approved by J Glading A/SD AURA/HAI/IPC
Endorsing organisations
The Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clinical Care Standard (2024) is endorsed by:
Supporting clinical decision-making in emergency departments
Safer prescribing, dispensing and use of insulin (AIP)
APINCHS
APINCHS is explained below:
Updated eLearning Module
The Insulin eLearning Module has been revised and updated to help early career doctors, nurses and pharmacists learn more about the safe use of insulin.
New resources
An electronic discharge summary (EDS) consists of curated health information about a patient's hospital encounter, which is transmitted electronically to the nominated primary healthcare provider, with the aim of facilitating continuity of care.