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:

Scope

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

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.

Our new cognitive impairment resources can help to:

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

Videos for clinicians

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

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

Story of Excellence

Simulation-led learning drives faster stroke response times

Stroke Services at University Hospital Geelong, Barwon Health (VIC) has been recognised with a 10th Anniversary Clinical Care Standards Excellence Award.

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.

Story of Excellence

Supporting safer use of antimicrobials with data-driven stewardship

Canberra Health Services, Canberra Hospital (ACT) has been recognised with a 10th Anniversary Clinical Care Standards Excellence Award.