The Commission is working in partnership with The George Institute for Global Health and Sepsis Australia to extend the National Sepsis Program. This program aims to improve the awareness, recognition and support for people at risk of or diagnosed with sepsis in Australia.
Ensuring informed consent is properly obtained is a legal, ethical and professional requirement on the part of all treating health professionals and supports person-centred care.
This clinical care standard aims to improve the recognition of anaphylaxis, and the provision of appropriate treatment and follow-up care.
The Low Back Pain Clinical Care Standard aims to improve the early assessment, management, review and appropriate referral of people with this common health condition.
Healthcare-associated Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infection (SABSI) is commonly associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Resources to support prevention of these infections in health service organisations play an important role; information on strategies to support these activities, and access to a range of resources, are included on this page.
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care and the Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges (CPMC) have worked together to prepare a joint statement on the importance of compliance with guidelines for prescribing antimicrobials. Improved prescribing is key to enhancing the safety and quality of care, and in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
