Information for health service organisations to guide practice and monitor improvement using the clinical care standard, and resources to support implementation.
Australia has established a Unique Device Identification (UDI) system for medical devices supplied in Australia.
The Commission has developed resources to support residential care providers and software vendors to implement and optimise their electronic National Residential Medication Chart (eNRMC) medication management systems.
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The Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS) supports the consistent assessment of diagnostic imaging practices to the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme Standards.
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.