The National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards provide a nationally consistent statement about the level of care consumers can expect from health services. They are the designed to ensure health services provide high-quality care in Australia. 

Short notice assessments ensure the outcome of an assessment reflects day to day practices of a health service. These assessments support continuous implementation of the National Safety and Quality Standards and reduce the administrative burden of preparing for an assessment.

The Assessor Orientation training modules are foundational to understanding our National Safety and Quality Standards. They aim to ensure that new assessors have the appropriate skills and knowledge to: Work within the rules of the Australian Health Service Safety and Quality Accreditation (AHSSQA) Scheme Practically apply structured frameworks...

Lessons learnt from the assessment of health service organisations to the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.

These seven tips about setting goals help to make sure that everyone in the healthcare team knows what is important to you, and what your goals are.

The National Safety and Quality Cosmetic Surgery Standards were launched on 14 December 2023. The standards aim to protect the public from harm and improve the quality of cosmetic surgery in Australia. This A4 infographic showcases key data insights into cosmetic surgery in Australia.

This PowerPoint presentation is designed to assist consumers deliver the educational session for Partnering with Consumers: A guide for consumers, and can be used in partnership with staff from the local health service organisation.

To provides users with updated information on reflective questions and examples of evidence for the 2021 Preventing and Controlling Infections Standard.

Read the latest news, advisories, fact sheets and guidance on the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.

A newly updated and streamlined National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards Assessor Orientation course is now available. The revised program is shorter, more focused and designed to better support new assessors as they begin their accreditation journey.