Sepsis is a life-threatening and time-critical condition that occurs when the body’s response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs.
The Commission has developed the Medication Management at Transitions of Care Stewardship Framework as part of its commitment to reducing risks of harm associated with transitions of care.
Measurement and feedback are key to quality improvement. Data can be used to identify areas where services are doing well and areas where improvement is required.
The resource library has fact sheets, action guides, templates and service provider resources for the National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health Standards.
The Commission recognises the importance of delivering sustainable healthcare and reducing harm from environmental impacts.
Information about the safe and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare.
Clinical variation is a difference in healthcare processes or outcomes, compared to peers or to a gold standard such as an evidence-based guideline recommendation.
The National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards provide a nationally consistent statement of the level of care consumers can expect from health service organisations.