Approaches to Surgical Site Infection Surveillance describes the approaches that can be used to underpin the design and implementation of a surgical site infection (SSI) surveillance program in an acute healthcare setting.
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Cognitive impairment in hospital is often associated with adverse outcomes, such as falls. For some people with cognitive impairment and for their carers and families, a hospital stay can be a negative experience. Staff may struggle to provide the right care in the absence of appropriate education and training.
In recognition of cognitive impairment as an important safety and quality issue, the Commission has included specific items in NSQHS Standards (second edition).
Through the cognitive impairment program, the Commission is supporting health service organisations to improve the safety and quality of health care for people with cognitive impairment.
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This clinical care standard describes best practice care for using peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) - also known as 'cannulas'. It describes how to use PIVCs wisely to preserve vessel health and improve patient outcomes and experience for one of the most common procedures in Australia.
The Commission has developed resources to assist health service organisations align their patient safety and quality improvement programs using the framework of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.
Infections in the workforce
Workforce screening and immunisation
Clean and safe environment