This standard describes the care you should expect to receive if you are at risk of, or experience delirium. Find out more about what the standard says for consumers.
Quality statement 5
A patient with delirium is offered a set of interventions to treat the causes of delirium, based on a comprehensive assessment that includes relevant multidisciplinary consultation.
The Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS) supports the consistent assessment of diagnostic imaging practices to the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme Standards.
The Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme Standards provide a consistent statement on the level of care consumers can expect from diagnostic imaging practices. The standards aim to protect the public from harm and improve the quality of imaging delivered.
Electronic medication charts standardise information presented in software systems to support electronic prescribing, claiming and supply of eligible PBS and non-PBS medicines.
Pathology accrediting agencies independently assess pathology laboratories across Australia to ensure they meet the requirements for pathology practice.
The resources below support pathology workforce, pathology practices and accrediting agencies by providing guidance on the NPAAC accreditation materials including the standards
The National Pathology Accreditation Scheme (NPAS) accredits Australian pathology laboratories.
The National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) accreditation materials include pathology standards that protect the Australian public from harm and ensure consistency of pathology services.
The Commission is reviewing the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Standards and Scheme to improve the safety and quality of patient care.
Accreditation provides assurances to the community that healthcare services meet the expected standards for safety and quality. It is a formal program where trained independent reviewers assess evidence of implementation for specified standards.
Download the data sheets for the complete Australian Atlas of Healthcare Variation series.
The Commission has developed a range of resources to support hospitals measure safety culture.