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The Requirements for laboratories reporting tests for the National Cervical Screening Program is a Tier 4 pathology standard.

The document below addresses concerns and answers questions regarding the First Edition of this standard.

To outline the principles and process for recognising exemplar practice in health service organisations that have been assessed to the NSQHS Standards (second edition).

The technical specifications will provide guidance and assist health services and facilities to implement the AHPEQS in a consistent manner.

Reviewing the delivery of comprehensive care is important for ensuring patients are receiving care that meets their clinical and personal needs; that risks are efficiently and effectively identified and mitigated; that the agreed comprehensive care plan is achieving what it aimed to do; and that patients' goals and expectations are being met.

An Easy English version of the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights (second edition).

At each assessment to the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (second edition) the Commission requires assessors to test an organisation’s ability to provide safe care including at times of high patient risk.

This tool will help you discuss the main treatment options available for osteoarthritis of the knee and to support you to make decisions about your care.

The purpose of this advisory is to clarify the implementation requirements for dental practices and services applying Action 3.17.1, which requires a health service organisation to have a traceability system to enable identification of patients on whom reusable medical devices are used.

The purpose of this advisory is to provide clarification of the core, developmental and non-applicable actions for dental practices and services implementing the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.

The purpose of this fact sheet is to identify the clinical governance roles and responsibilities of managers and clinician managers.

This fact sheet describes how you can review and improve the content and format of your organisation’s written information. Making your written information easier to understand will improve your health literacy environment and also help you meet some of the requirements of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.

A fact sheet for quality managers about improving health literacy

A fact sheet for quality managers about improving health literacy

Information sheet for consumers outlining the importance of effective communication with healthcare providers at transitions of care.