The National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards (Primary and Community Healthcare Standards) were launched in October 2021. They aim to protect the public from harm and improve the quality of health care delivered through a nationally consistent framework, which all primary and community healthcare services can apply when delivering health care.
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) leads and coordinates national improvements in the safety and quality of health care. The Commission works in partnership with the Australian Government, state and territory governments and the private sector to achieve a safe, high-quality and sustainable health system. In doing so, the Commission also works closely with patients, carers, clinicians, managers, policymakers and healthcare organisations.