Resource library

The Consensus Statement describes 10 essential elements for the provision of end-of-life care in settings where acute care is provided.

This paper has been prepared by the Commission and IHPA to supplement the research undertaken to date with regards to pricing for safety and quality in health care.

Summary of Engaging patients in communication at transitions of care report.

Report examining key enablers and barriers, and describing tools, processes and strategies in engaging patients in communication at transitions of care.

This report has been prepared by the Commission to present findings from the review of the Standard. It is intended for the people and organisations that have a role to play, and an interest, in open disclosure and aims to:

• present findings from a review of the Standard drawing on current research and evidence of, and experience with, disclosure
• identify where the Standard does and does not reflect current evidence and practice
• recommend changes to the Standard.

This document presents the first edition of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards released in September 2012.

This paper provides information, resources and examples of a patient-centred approach to care delivery.

This report, Windows into Safety and Quality in Health Care 2011, builds upon the previous years’ Windows reports and offers perspectives on a range of healthcare safety and quality matters in a number of settings. In part, it provides a review of the activities of the past five years. It also anticipates some of the emerging issues and challenges that the Commission may address, including the culture of health care, the importance of patient-centred care, and safety and quality in primary care.

Testing and Validation of the Testing and Validation of the Draft Operating Principles Operating Principles and Technical Standards for and Technical Standards for Australian Clinical Quality Registries.

Adapted from Preventing Falls and Harm From Falls in Older People: Australian Residential Aged Care Facilities 2009

Testing and validating draft operating principles and technical standards for Australian Clinical Quality Registries.

Testing and Validating Draft Operating Principles and Technical Standards for Australian Clinical Quality Registries.