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Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
Government Administration
Sydney, New South Wales 35,096 followers
About us
The Commission’s role is to lead and coordinate national improvements in the safety and quality of health care. The Commission works in partnership with the Australian Government and state and territory health systems to achieve a sustainable, safe and high-quality health system. In doing so, the Commission also works closely with patients, carers, clinicians, managers, policymakers and healthcare organisations, including those in the private sector. Key functions of the Commission include developing national safety and quality standards, developing clinical care standards to improve the implementation of evidence-based health care, coordinating work in to improve patient outcomes, and providing information, publications and resources about safety and quality. The Commission works in four priority areas: 1. Patient safety 2. Partnering with patients, consumers and communities 3. Quality, cost and value 4. Supporting health professionals to provide care that is informed, supported and organised to deliver safe and high-quality health care. One of the Commission’s key programs is the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, which were developed by the Commission in collaboration with states and territories, 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. They provide a quality-assurance mechanism that tests whether relevant systems are in place to ensure expected standards of safety and quality are met. The Commission is led by a Board, the members of which are appointed by the Australian Government Minister for Health in consultation with all state and territory health ministers. The Board includes members who have extensive experience and knowledge in the fields of healthcare administration, provision of health services, law, management, primary health care, corporate governance and safety and quality improvement.
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http://www.safetyandquality.gov.au
External link for Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2006
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Primary
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255 Elizabeth Street
Level 5
Sydney, New South Wales 2000, AU
Employees at Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
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Kate Mertens
Project Officer at the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
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Melissa Cadzow GAICD CHIA
Non Executive Director | Governance, Health, Regulation, Innovation, Community #personcentred
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Debbie Rigby
Advanced Practice Pharmacist ● Clinical Executive Lead, National Asthma Council
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Wendy Webster Health Care Management and Day Hospital Consulting
Healthcare Management Advisory Services Australia / Infection Control Consultant / Strategic planning / Day Hospital Consultant / Facility & Project…
Updates
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Get ready for our webinars introducing key components of the Pragmatic Artificial Intelligence Guidance for Clinicians - due for release in mid-2025. These sessions will offer an overview of the development of guidance for clinicians when using AI tools in their day-to-day work. 📅 Webinar 1: Tuesday 15 April | 5:00 – 6:00 pm AEST 📅 Webinar 2: Wednesday 16 April | 12:00 – 1:00 pm AEST 📅 Webinar 3: Thursday 17 April | 9:00am – 10:00 am AEST Register now to find out more. https://lnkd.in/eSmdpZ9d #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalHealth #healthcare
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Documenting oxygen requirements is particularly important for people with #COPD who may receive #oxygentherapy in healthcare settings. Learn more in our Documenting oxygen therapy and response for safety fact sheet https://lnkd.in/gFNDmfTY and the COPD Clinical Care Standard: Quality Statement 8 https://lnkd.in/g83W98UZ #healthcare #PatientSafety
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On the Radar Issue 692 is now available at https://lnkd.in/gTXnStaD This issue includes items on use of chlorhexidine, diagnostic safety, mental health, ambulance services, open disclosure, audit and feedback, and more. Also covered are the latest from BMJ Quality &Safety, International Journal for Quality in Health Care and the USA’s AHRQ.
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Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE) is a type of bacterium that has become resistant to antibiotics such as penicillin, gentamicin, and vancomycin. In Australia, resistance rates varied between states and territories from 12.7% to 62.6% in 2023. While urban and remote areas had similar trends, there were differences between locations that highlight opportunities for targeted action. Dive into the data in our #APAS data explorer dashboard to learn more https://ow.ly/LslJ50VmZqP #AURA #AMR #PublicHealth #VRE
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LIVE TODAY| Our #PersoncentredCare in Practice webinar starts at 11 AEDT | Register now https://ow.ly/JMnV50VjBOn Tune in to hear from Metro South Health as they share insights into designing a more accessible complaints system with patients.
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On the Radar Issue 691 is now available at https://ow.ly/PLmI50VqaP2 This issue includes items on governance, health systems, and more. Also covered are the latest from BMJ Quality &Safety, The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, American Journal of Medical Quality, Public Health Research & Practice, BMJ Leader and the UK’s NIHR and the USA’s AHRQ
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FINAL CHANCE | Share your feedback on proposed changes to the accreditation cycle and assessment of general practices by Friday 4 April. Your views are important in shaping the accreditation cycle and supporting #generalpractices to maintain compliance to the #RACGP Standards. Learn more and have your say at https://lnkd.in/gM_UVAJq Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) AAPM
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NEW RESOURCES | The Commission has released guidance for clinicians and health services on documenting #oxygentherapy and response to help keep patients safe. Learn about appropriate documentation around the administration and monitoring of oxygen therapy in our new fact sheet. https://ow.ly/X5pB50VmZqh #healthcare #PatientSafety
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Meet our latest #PersoncentredCare webinar panellists. Join the Commission's Anna Flynn and the Metro South Health team to learn about their inclusive and person-centred complaints and compliments system that improves accessibility for patients. We'll also discuss the importance of embedding partnerships with patients in clinical governance. Don’t miss this insightful session on 2 April. Register now https://ow.ly/QvOG50VjBEw Our full panel includes: • Nicola Rogers | Principal Consumer Liaison Advisor (Advanced Clinical Lead) | Metro South Health • Jodie Nixon | Manager Consumer Partnering | Metro South Health • Warren J Stubbs | Consumer Partner | Metro South Health • Anna Voloschenko | Consumer Partner | Metro South Health • Anna Flynn | Program Director, Partnering with Consumers | ACSQHC
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