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The key findings of the report on patient journey and tracer methodologies (hereafter referred to as ‘patient journey methodologies’) are discussed according to the evidence of its effectiveness and considerations for its use in the AHSSQA Scheme.

The Commission is committed to being an inclusive organisation that recognises and fosters diversity consistent with the APS Values, Employment Principles and Code of Conduct.

The key findings of the report on short-notice and unannounced surveys are discussed according to the evidence for their effectiveness and considerations for their use in the AHSSQA Scheme.

The key findings of the report on safety culture assessment tools are discussed according to an evaluation of effectiveness and utility of available tools, and considerations for a safety culture assessment tool as part of the AHSSQA Scheme.

The report on attestation by governing bodies includes a definition of attestation, a review of the evidence of the effectiveness of attestation by governing bodies as part of accreditation in healthcare, and examples of the use of attestation in practice.

The purpose of this workbook is to help organisations decide whether they meet the requirements of the NSQHS Standards.

The purpose of this guide is to provide a consistent national framework for clinical governance that is based on the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.