This user guide identifies areas in which special consideration is required by health service organisations providing care for children. This information is linked to criteria in the NSQHS Standards (2nd ed.). The user guide provides suggestions on how health service organisations may approach implementation of the NSQHS Standards (2nd ed.) when planning, implementing and evaluating services for children.

This complete version of the Delirium Clinical Care Standard includes information about using clinical care standards, the background to the Delirium Clinical Care Standard and evidence sources. It provides descriptions of what each quality statement means for patients and their families, clinicians, and health service organisations, as well as indicators for local monitoring.