Why we need the Acute Coronary Syndromes Clinical Care Standard

While there are well-developed guidelines for managing acute coronary syndromes, not all people receive appropriate treatment and there is variation in the type of care received across Australia.

Review of the standard

The Commission has commenced a review of the Acute Stroke Clinical Care Standard to ensure currency with relevant guidelines and clinical practice. The revised standard is expected to be published in 2025. 

The Commission is also committed to ensuring that the statistical healthcare datasets accessed pursuant to our functions under the National Health Reform Act 2011 and the National Health Reform Agreement is managed in a manner which is generally consistent with the APPs, as well as state

Videos on shared decision making

Three short videos for clinicians on shared decision making have been developed:

The range of tools and resources that can be used to assist shared decision making include:

Our new cognitive impairment resources can help to:

The Workplace Diversity Program sets out the Commission's plan to foster diversity and inclusion in our workforce, and through a variety of initiatives, achieve a positive, respectful and equitable workplace environment and culture.

Scope

The Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Care Standard provides advice to clinicians, consumers and health services on key components of care including:

Allergic and immunological complications, infections, incorrect blood transfusions and other adverse outcomes are not uncommon. Prescribing practices vary widely in relation to blood and a significant proportion of blood transfusions might have been unnecessary or could have been avoided.

Development of the Acute Coronary Syndromes Clinical Care Standard was supported by a topic working group comprised of consumers, clinicians, researchers and health organisations. 

The main roles of the Topic Working Group was to: