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The NSQHS Standards

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.

The NSQHS Standards were developed by the Commission in collaboration with the Australian Government, states and territories, private sector providers, clinical experts, patients and carers. The primary aims of the NSQHS Standards are to protect the public from harm and to improve the quality of health service provision. The eight NSQHS Standards provide a nationally consistent statement about the level of care consumers can expect from health services.

Short notice assessments

From 1 July 2023 short notice assessments will commence. This change applies to all health service organisations where licencing requires accreditation to the NSQHS Standards. 

Find out more in this factsheet which provides information on the requirements of the short notice assessments program and transition arrangements.

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2022
Fact sheet or brochure

From 1 July 2023, assessments to the NSQHS Standards will be at short notice. This factsheet provides information on the requirements of the short notice assessments program and transition arrangements.

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The Commission values your comments and feedback. If you would like to provide feedback on the NSQHS Standards section of the website, please send your comments to AdviceCentre@safetyandquality.gov.au or phone 1800 304 056.

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