This Communiqué provides an update on the second meeting of the National Sepsis Oversight Group (Oversight Group). It may be used by members to update their nominating organisations and other key agencies about the National Sepsis Program Extension (Program Extension).
This advisory describes the minimum requirements for Action 5.13 for health service organisations establishing a comprehensive plan.
This issue includes items on newly released Women's Health Focus Report and revised Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clinical Care Standard, the updated High Risk Medicines eLearning module, the Global Patient Safety Report 2024, design creativity in healthcare improvement, mental health, healthcare safety, hospital acquired complications (HACs), stakeholder engagement, falls, aged care, COVID-19, and more.
Today the Commission has released national trend data in a new report suggesting that women may be turning from hysterectomy to less invasive treatments for heavy menstrual bleeding, a condition that affects one in four Australian women.
We are excited to announce that the National Medicines Symposium 2024 will be held on 19 November 2024.
The revised Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clinical Care Standard was released on 13 June 2024.
This table showcases the range of potential treatment options to manage heavy menstrual bleeding. It is important that women living with this condition understand their options, so they can make informed choices to meet their own needs and preferences.
List of topic working group members for the Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clinical Care Standard.
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.
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.
Released 13 June 2024
This Implementation Guide describes activities and resources that are recommended for Primary Health Networks (PHNs) supporting local services and clinicians to implement the Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clinical Care Standard.