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This sample dashboard is for GP Practices considering participation in the Patient-Reported Indicator Surveys, known as the PaRIS Health Survey.

Depending on the patient responses for the practice, the dashboard mock-up illustrates the type of practice-level data that participating GP Practices may be able to access if they take part in the OECD initiative.

Please note that data visualisations shown are an example only and subject to change. 

Australia is taking part in a ground-breaking international study into community-based health care that will explore the outcomes, experiences and satisfaction of patients who are treated in GP practices.

Released 15 August 2023

Patients, consumers and carers provide a unique perspective of the care provided. Evidence suggests that improving patient experience can improve clinical outcomes. Primary health care (PHC) sector provides a range of services for the prevention and management of acute and chronic conditions. Gathering patient feedback is imperative for continuously improving the quality of care in PHC.

These Frequently Asked Questions are for patients participating in the Patient-Reported Indicator Surveys (PaRIS Health Survey) - an international survey on people living with chronic conditions in primary care, led by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

The Commission is implementing the survey in Australia, on behalf of the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care.

These Frequently Asked Questions are for GP Practices participating in the Patient-Reported Indicator Surveys (PaRIS Health Survey) - an international survey on people living with chronic conditions in primary care, led by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

The Commission is implementing the survey in Australia, on behalf of the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care.

This Patient Information Sheet is for participants in the Patient-Reported Indicator Surveys (PaRIS Health Survey) - an international survey on people living with chronic conditions in primary care, led by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

The Commission is implementing the survey in Australia, on behalf of the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care.

This Privacy Notice is for the Patient-Reported Indicator Surveys (PaRIS Health Survey) - an international survey on people living with chronic conditions in primary care, led by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

The Commission is implementing the survey in Australia, on behalf of the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care.

This report identifies options and recommendations to support implementation of public reporting for quality healthcare and patient safety. The report has been informed by consumer and clinician focus groups, expert interviews, and a literature review and environment scan. The options paper was endorsed by all Health Ministers in 2020.

Number of PBS/RPBS prescriptions dispensed for opioid medicines per 100,000, all ages, age and sex standardised, 2016-17 to 2020-21.

The survey form for the Australian Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture Version 2 (A-HSOPS 2.0). 

This report is a review of the processes that exist, or are recommended for clinical quality registry governance, accreditation and quality assurance internationally and in Australia.

The public consultation for the Guiding principles to achieve continuity in medication management is open until 11:59 AEDT Monday, 20 December 2021. A consultation paper has been developed to guide you through the proposed recommendations for updating the Guiding Principles.

This guide provides the healthcare workforce with a concise overview of the incident management process and its underlying principles.

The Commission has developed a range of templates to support hospitals implementing the A-HSOPS 2.0. These can be modified to meet hospitals’ needs.

The technical specifications provide guidance to assist organisations to implement the Australian Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (A-HSOPS 2.0) in a consistent manner. 

The Commission’s Data Governance Framework specifies the obligations of the Commission with regard to data acquisition, maintenance, sharing/permissions, reporting and publication.

This report provides the legislation on how health data may be used, held and managed for activities relating to quality improvement in Australia.

This report presents the first national epidemiological snapshot of sepsis and its impact on Australians and was prepared by Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research,  Australian Institute of Health Innovation,  Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia .

This document aims to inform healthcare professionals and system funders or regulators about how the national sentinel events list has changed in the second edition, and the process that was undertaken to review and revise the list.

Sentinel events are a subset of adverse patient safety events that are wholly preventable and result in serious harm to, or the death of, a patient. The purpose of sentinel event reporting is to ensure public accountability and transparency and drive national improvements in patient safety.

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.