Resource library

To provide guidance on conducting virtual or hybrid assessments to the Primary and Community Healthcare Standards to accrediting agencies and healthcare services. 

PICMoRS is a mnemonic for a methodology designed to help assessors undertake assessments for accreditation under the AHSSQA Scheme.

For use in your local World Hand Hygiene Day activities.

For use in your local World Hand Hygiene Day activities.

The Commission sought feedback on the draft National Safety and Quality Cosmetic Surgery Standards (Cosmetic Surgery Standards) between 1 and 26 May 2023. Feedback received during the public consultation will inform the finalisation of the Cosmetic Surgery Standards.

This bimonthly data update provides data submitted to CARAlert for the reporting period 1 January to 28 February 2023. This data can be used to inform and support action for the prevention and control of antimicrobial resistance.

This resource provides guidance on how to select, clean and store shared toys and play therapy equipment to minimise the risk of infection. 

Guidance for health service organisations on the appropriate and safe use of chlorhexidine in healthcare settings.

For use in your local World Hand Hygiene Day activities.

For use in your local World Hand Hygiene Day activities.

For use in your local World Hand Hygiene Day activities.

For use in your local World Hand Hygiene Day activities.

For use in your local World Hand Hygiene Day activities.

For use in your local World Hand Hygiene Day activities.

For use in your local World Hand Hygiene Day activities.

For use in your local World Hand Hygiene Day activities.

For use in your local World Hand Hygiene Day activities.

This PowerPoint presentation has been developed for Primary Health Networks to raise awareness of the Low Back Pain Clinical Care Standard. It helps explain the Low Back Pain Clinical Care Standard for primary care clinicians. It can be used to facilitate multidisciplinary educational sessions on low back pain.

This Implementation Guide describes activities and resources that are recommended for Primary Health Networks (PHNs) supporting local services and clinicians to implement the Low Back Pain Clinical Care Standard.

This guidance provides clinicians with advice on early recognition, treatment and prevention of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children. 

Requirements for Laboratory Testing for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is the Tier 4 NPAAC document that sets the minimum standards for good pathology practice in Australia for testing for HIV and HCV.

Program logic model guiding development and evaluation of the clinical care standards. 

The inaugural meeting of the Cosmetic Surgery Project Advisory Committee was held on 21 February 2023.

The Executive Steering Committee Provides strategic direction and oversight to the Cosmetic Surgery Project.

The role of the Cosmetic Surgery Project Advisory Committee will be to advise on safety and quality issues relating to cosmetic surgery and provide support on drafting of the safety and quality standards for cosmetic surgery.

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.

This document outlines the terms of use for the digital accreditation badge for service providers that have been awarded accreditation to the Digital Mental Health Standards.

This resource provides general information for prescribers and pharmacists on how to manage shortages of antimicrobials in acute and primary healthcare settings.

This resource provides guidance for consumers on what to do if your antimicrobial (antibiotic) is out of stock. 

A literature review for updating the National Consensus Statement: Essential elements for safe and high-quality end-of-life care beyond acute care and during a pandemic.