Indicators where improvements were required before accreditation was awarded - RACGP Standards for general practices (5th edition) - March 2026
On the Radar is a summary of some of the recent publications in the areas of safety and quality in health care.
National Sepsis Program Oversight Group
The Oversight Group is chaired by Conjoint Professor Carolyn Hullick, Chief Medical Officer at the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission).
The Commission provided an overview of feedback from consultation undertaken by ARTD consultants about sepsis coordination and post sepsis support. Members heard that sepsis survivors and people bereaved by sepsis want health care practitioners to:
National Sepsis Program Oversight Group
The Oversight Group is chaired by Conjoint Associate Professor Carolyn Hullick, Chief Medical Officer at the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission).
World Sepsis Day (WSD) is on 13 September. In 2024, to coincide with WSD a national public awareness campaign delivered key sepsis messages. Members received an overview of campaign activities and results. They heard:
This PowerPoint presentation provides a overview on hand hygiene and why it is important for patient and staff safety.
This presentation can be adapted to include information relevant to your local audience.
This poster can be displayed above hand washing sinks in your healthcare setting or workplace to show that there are five easy steps for glove use.
This position undertakes work within the Commission’s Partnering with Consumers program and is responsible for leading the development of tools and resources to support the implementation of the Partnering with Consumers Standard in national safety and quality standards. The role also contributes to broader activities to support consumer health literacy, shared decision-making and person-centred care.