By working in partnership with the Australian Government, states and territories, the private sector, clinical experts, and patients and carers, the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care aims to ensure that the health system is better informed, supported and organised to deliver safe and high-quality care.
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.
Health service organisations are required to implement open disclosure as part of the Clinical Governance Standard in the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.