The first national standard of care for patients with anaphylaxis has been released today. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that requires medical treatment. The new standard emphasises the need for prompt treatment and continuity of patient care between acute and general practice healthcare settings.
The Acute Anaphylaxis Clinical Care Standard contains 6 quality statements and a set of indicators to improve the recognition, treatment and follow-up of anaphylaxis in acute care.
This Incident Management Guide consolidates best practice approaches based on literature reviews and the Australian states’ and territories’ incident management policies.
This infographic outlines key data highlights on anaphylaxis in Australia, to support the release of the new standard on 24 November 2021.
An example of data used in the Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Care Standard Indicator Monitoring Tool.
Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Care Standard Indicator Monitoring Tool - template for use by Clinicians and Health Service Organisations.
Quick Reference Guide for the Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Care Standard Indicator Monitoring Tool.
This document provides a discussion guide and checklist to ensure patients who have experienced anaphylaxis are safely discharged from care.