Seven key attributes common in high-performing person-centred healthcare organisations have been identified. Collectively, the seven attributes provide an ideal organisational model for supporting consistent and excellent person-centred care.

Reports on antimicrobial use and appropriateness in the community include data from aged care homes, general practice, community health services and other non-hospital settings.

Definitions

'Hospital readmission'

A hospital readmission occurs when a patient has been discharged from hospital and is admitted again within a certain time interval.

Generally, hospital readmissions can be considered in two broad categories:

Key resources

Chapter 20 now available

FAQs and resources to assist health services in the prevention and reduction of hospital-acquired complications (HACs) in Australia.

Report methodology

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Overview

Data on AMR in hospitals and the community (in general practice, community health services, aged care homes and other non-hospital settings) are collected via:

The Service Model Framework for transvaginal mesh complications and removal includes a summary of services in each state and territory, where available. These details are also provided below.