The following resources have been developed to support hospitals participating in the NSMC audit.
2022
Guide, user guide or guidelines
2023
Audit, monitoring or reporting tool
National Standard Medication Chart (NSMC) audit
The National Standard Medication Chart (NSMC) audit aims to improve the safety and quality of medication charting in Australian hospitals who use paper-based NSMCs. Audit data can help health service organisations evaluate the effectiveness of NSMC safety features. These features can contribute to improved health outcomes for patients and identify areas for continuous quality improvement within hospitals.
The Commission will coordinate a NSMC National Audit from Tuesday 4 October 2022 to Monday 31 October 2022 (inclusive).
NSMC audit
Audits provide evidence that can support accreditation according to the NSQHS Standards (second edition).
Australian hospitals and day procedure centres can participate in the National Standard Medication Chart (NSMC) national audit or coordinate a local audit using the NSMC audit system.
The Commission will coordinate a NSMC National Audit from Tuesday 4 October 2022 to Monday 31 October 2022 (inclusive). Participating hospitals can prepare for the audit by updating their details in the NSMC Audit System. Detailed information about the audit will be circulated closer to the date.
All enquiries should be emailed to nsmc.audit@safetyandquality.gov.au.
Audit resources
FAQs, forms & guides
NSMC audit system video tutorials
Instructional videos are available for the NSMC audit system:
Contacts
Contact your NSMC local contact for further advice.
| State | Contact email | Contact phone |
|---|---|---|
| ACT – Mr Daniel Lalor | Daniel.Lalor@act.gov.au | (02) 6174 7106 |
| NSW – Ms Nina Muscillo | CEC-MedicationSafety@health.nsw.gov.au | (02) 9269 5585 |
| NT – Ms Stephanie Giles | stephanie.giles@nt.gov.au | (08) 8951 7571 |
| QLD – Ms Fiona McIver | medicationsafety@health.qld.gov.au | (07) 3708 5294 |
| SA – Ms Jacinta Nagle | HealthMedicationSafety@sa.gov.au | (08) 8204 1944 |
| TAS – Ms Lisa Crisp | lisa.crisp@ths.tas.gov.au | (03) 6777 4238 |
| VIC – Mr David Nguyen | david.nguyen@safercare.vic.gov.au | (03) 8850 7282 |
| WA – Ms Kerry Fitzsimons | Kerry.Fitzsimons@health.wa.gov.au | (08) 6373 2224 (Mon, Tues, Fri) |
Checklist for Assessors
2021
Fact sheet or brochure
2021
Fact sheet or brochure
FAQs, forms & guides
The following resources have been developed to support hospitals participating in the NSMC audit.
2022
Guide, user guide or guidelines
2023
Audit, monitoring or reporting tool
NSMC audit system video tutorials
Instructional videos are available for the NSMC audit system:
Contacts
Contact your NSMC local contact for further advice.
| State | Contact email | Contact phone |
|---|---|---|
| ACT – Mr Daniel Lalor | Daniel.Lalor@act.gov.au | (02) 6174 7106 |
| NSW – Ms Nina Muscillo | CEC-MedicationSafety@health.nsw.gov.au | (02) 9269 5585 |
| NT – Ms Stephanie Giles | stephanie.giles@nt.gov.au | (08) 8951 7571 |
| QLD – Ms Fiona McIver | medicationsafety@health.qld.gov.au | (07) 3708 5294 |
| SA – Ms Jacinta Nagle | HealthMedicationSafety@sa.gov.au | (08) 8204 1944 |
| TAS – Ms Lisa Crisp | lisa.crisp@ths.tas.gov.au | (03) 6777 4238 |
| VIC – Mr David Nguyen | david.nguyen@safercare.vic.gov.au | (03) 8850 7282 |
| WA – Ms Kerry Fitzsimons | Kerry.Fitzsimons@health.wa.gov.au | (08) 6373 2224 (Mon, Tues, Fri) |
Checklist for Assessors
2021
Fact sheet or brochure
2021
Fact sheet or brochure
Audit Reports
2020 NSMC national audit
The NSMC national audit was conducted between 21 September 2020 to 31 October 2020 for participating hospitals across all Australian states and territories, including private hospitals. The report outlines the findings and recommendations from the 2020 National Standard Medication Chart (NSMC) national audit.
2018 NSMC national audit
This report outline the findings and recommendations from the National Standard Medication Chart (NSMC) national audit conducted in 2018.
Previous NIMC National Audit Reports
In September 2018, the National Inpatient Medication Chart (NIMC) audit system was replaced by the NSMC audit system.
If you would like a copy of a previous NIMC audit report from 2009-2014 please contact the Commission via email on: medsafety@safetyandquality.gov.au.
2020 NSMC national audit
The NSMC national audit was conducted between 21 September 2020 to 31 October 2020 for participating hospitals across all Australian states and territories, including private hospitals. The report outlines the findings and recommendations from the 2020 National Standard Medication Chart (NSMC) national audit.
2018 NSMC national audit
This report outline the findings and recommendations from the National Standard Medication Chart (NSMC) national audit conducted in 2018.
Previous NIMC National Audit Reports
In September 2018, the National Inpatient Medication Chart (NIMC) audit system was replaced by the NSMC audit system.
If you would like a copy of a previous NIMC audit report from 2009-2014 please contact the Commission via email on: medsafety@safetyandquality.gov.au.