Resource library

One in 13 Australians over the age of 40 have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but alarmingly only half of them know they have it.

Released 17 October 2024

This resource is designed to assist primary health providers identify and manage patients with Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in the community.

The report outlines the findings and recommendations from the 2022 National Standard Medication Chart (NSMC) national audit.

Assessment tools for clinicians to consider when making physical and functional and psychosocial assessments when diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis.

This quiz, with questions and the correct answers, is an activity that may be used as part of Infection Prevention and Control Week, which is 13 to 19 October 2024.

This fact sheet provides guidance on the appropriate use of gloves for healthcare workers, including information on environmental sustainability and the impact of inappropriate glove use on patient safety.

The Commission has developed a draft Medication Management at Transitions of Care Stewardship Framework. The Commission seeks your feedback and input on the draft Framework via a 20-minute online survey.

Information for clinicians about RTPM and key principles for its effective use in clinical practice.

Posters for display in patient waiting areas of medical practices and pharmacies to improve consumer awareness and promote open dialogue about real-time prescription monitoring.

Practical guidance for prescribers and pharmacists when engaging in difficult conversations following the use of RTPM systems.

A quick reference guide to support prescribers and pharmacists using a risk management process with RTPM systems.

This document outlines the RACGP Standards for general practices (5th edition) indicators that must be assessed to ensure a relocated general practice’s physical size, layout, and location have been reviewed and the appropriate policy updates, education, and training have been implemented.

The Commission, in partnership with the interim Australian Centre for Disease Control and Australian medical colleges, has released an historic Joint Statement to signify a shared commitment to address the health impacts of climate change. In an Australian first, all specialist medical colleges and the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association have endorsed the Joint Statement.

Released 1 October 2024 

Accrediting agencies may use this significant risk mitigation plan template to notify the Commission of a significant risk(s) identified at a general practice assessment.

This fact sheet outlines the processes and best practice requirements for accrediting agencies and general practices participating in hybrid assessments under the NGPA Scheme.

This fact sheet outlines the processes and best practice requirements for accrediting agencies and general practices participating in virtual assessments under the NGPA Scheme.

This is the flowchart for the relocation assessment process for the National General Practice Accreditation Scheme.

This fact sheet outlines the intent of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards Guide for Ambulance Health Services. It includes information about the steps to accreditation for organisations providing out-of-hospital care, seeking to align their patient safety and quality improvement programs using the framework of the NSQHS Standards. 

The National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards Guide for Ambulance Health Services was developed with a broad range of industry experts to interpret the NSQHS Standards for ambulance health services implementing the Standards.

This bimonthly update provides data submitted to CARAlert for the reporting period 1 May to 30 June 2024. These data can be used to support the prevention and control of antimicrobial resistance.

The Framework sets out the principles under which all clinical quality registries should be operating and provides clear and practical guidance on how those principles can be implemented.

Summary information about the Australian Framework for National Clinical Quality Registries for clinical quality registry operators, clinicians and health service organisations

Guidance on clinical quality registries (CQRs) security compliance for organisations wanting to establish or upgrade a CQR. 

Guidance on clinical quality registries (CQRs) logical design and infrastructure for organisations wanting to establish or upgrade a CQR. 

The Corporate Plan 2024-25 outlines the strategic planning activities of the Commission and reports on the key performance indicators and performance targets.

This two-page quick guide summarises the evidence- and consensus- based recommendations on the use of PROMs for low back pain. It may be used and adapted to support communication and implementation of PROM recommendations.

The Patient-Reported Outcome Measure Recommendations for Low Back Pain describe evidence- and consensus-based recommendations on the use of PROMs in people with low back pain. These recommendations are intended to maximise the clinical usefulness of PROMs and minimise survey fatigue. 

This fact sheet has been developed to provide information about the current IV fluid shortage being experienced in Australia. The factsheet aims to assist consumers, their families and/or carers understand the IV fluid shortage and the impact it has on the health care they receive.

This fact sheet provides health service organisations (HSOs) and clinicians with information on conservation strategies and safety considerations related to the IV fluid shortage and disruption to supply in Australia.

This Communiqué provides an update on the third meeting of the National Sepsis Oversight Group (Oversight Group). It may be used by members to update their nominating organisations and other key agencies about the National Sepsis Program Extension (Program Extension).