Getting the best outcomes for patients and reducing harm are the goals of the Atlas series. Each Atlas examines a series of health topics, investigates variation and the possible reasons for it, and provides specific achievable actions to reduce unwarranted variation.
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Quality statement 2
A patient requiring intravenous access receives information and education about their need for the device and the procedure. Their consent is obtained and they are advised on their role in reducing the risk of device-related complications.
The rate of Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infection (SABSI) in a hospital is considered to be an indication of the effectiveness of the hospital’s infection prevention and control program.
The Hip Fracture Clinical Care Standard (2023) provides guidance to clinicians and health services on delivering appropriate care for people with a hip fracture.
The Commission has developed a range of resources to help improve the safety and quality of health care for people with cognitive impairment or at risk of delirium.
There are many different tools and resources that can help consumers and healthcare professionals share decisions together.
The Commission has developed a number of videos and webinars on shared decision making.
This page lists a range of crisis helplines available 24/7, across all states and territories.
Medication safety in mental health is an important safety issue. The Commission has developed resources to support medication safety in mental health.
The Commission considers that implementation of the second edition of the NSQHS Standards provides a robust framework for safety and quality in mental health services in public and private hospitals, and community services provided by local health networks.
The Commission in collaboration with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) developed the NGPA Scheme, which commenced on 1 January 2017.
The NGPA Scheme supports the accreditation of Australian general practices to the RACGP Standards for general practices and the RACGP Standards for point-of-care testing (as of November 2021).
The AHSSQA Scheme provides for the national coordination of accreditation processes.
State and territory health departments regulate accreditation.
There are four major steps when preparing for an assessment.
The Commission works with national and international partners to improve the safety of medicines naming and labelling.
This page includes information on infection prevention and control (IPC) strategies for carbapenemase-producing organisms (CPOs) and links to additional resources.
The Commission supports World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) by providing a range of resources and coordinating initiatives to support the effective use of antimicrobials in preventing and containing antimicrobial resistance, and support local WAAW activities.
Shared decision making involves discussion and collaboration between a consumer and their healthcare provider. It is about bringing together the consumer's values, goals and preferences with the best available evidence about benefits, risks and uncertainties of treatment, in order to reach the most appropriate healthcare decisions for that person.
The Commission has developed resources to help you when things don’t go to plan in your health care.