The quality statements below describe the expected standard for key components of care.
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The NMA Scheme for Ethical and Scientific Review of Multi-Centre Research is consistently recognised as a key enabler for clinical trials and research conduct in Australia. Consultation is underway for the development of a National Accreditation Scheme.
Polypharmacy is when people are using five or more medicines at the same time. This can increase their risk of medicines-related harm. Find out about variation in rates of polypharmacy in the Fourth Australian Atlas of Healthcare Variation 2021.
Accreditation provides assurances to the community that a healthcare service meets expected standards for safety and quality. It is a formal program in which trained independent reviewers assess a healthcare service’s evidence of implementation of the Primary and Community Healthcare Standards.
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The quality statements below describe the expected standard for key components of care in the COPD Clinical Care Standard.
The Commission has developed information about assessment to the NSQHS Standards and resources to support implementation of the Colonoscopy Clinical Care Standard.
Anaphylaxis, the most severe form of allergic reaction, occurs when our immune system reacts to an allergen or allergy trigger. It must be treated as a medical emergency, as it can be life threatening. Our resources identify actions that people can take to stay safe after experiencing anaphylaxis.
This national standard describes best practice care for the care of cataract including referral, assessment, decisions about surgery and post-operative care.