Goal 2.1: Acute Coronary Syndrome Action Guide
Goal 2.1: Acute Coronary Syndrome Action Guide (PDF 450 KB)
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Goal 2.2: Transient Ischemic Attack and Stroke Action Guide (PDF 460 KB)
View ArticleGoal 3: Partnering with Consumers Action Guide
Goal 3: Partnering with Consumers Action Guide (PDF 608 KB)
View ArticleAustralian Safety and Quality Goals for Health Care – Overview and Action Guides
Overview of the Australian Safety and Quality Goals for Health Care (PDF 494 KB) Goal 1.1: Medication Safety Action Guide (PDF 486 KB) Goal 1.2: Healthcare Associated Infection Action Guide (PDF 439...
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View ArticleLiterature and resources: electronic medication management systems (EMMS)
Resources used to inform Electronic Medication Management Systems: A Guide to Safe Implementation include: Literature review: medication safety in acute care in Australia (2008) The Impact of eHealth...
View ArticleInternational Infection Prevention Week
Map Unavailable Date/Time Date(s) - 14 Oct 2012 until 20 Oct 2012 All Day Location This annual event provides infection prevention and control with the opportunity to showcase their activities to...
View ArticleInternational Infection Prevention Week
14-20 October 2012 is International Infection Prevention Week.
View ArticlePublic dental services Step 5: Implementing strategies using the Safety and...
A separate Safety and Quality Improvement Guide is being developed for each of the 10 NSQHS Standards. They include key tasks, suggested strategies and possible outputs for each of the Standards....
View ArticlePublic dental services Step 6: Gathering evidence
A Guide for Public Dental Clinics is being developed and is expected to be finalised in December 2012. This will build on the information and feedback received on the consultation draft Guide for...
View ArticlePublic dental services Step 7: Your accreditation assessment
Once the NSQHS Standards have been implemented and evidence has been collected to demonstrate that each action has been met, an accreditation survey can be conducted by an approved accrediting agency....
View ArticleInformation for Accrediting Agencies and Surveyors
Advice Centre The Advice Centre is now open for enquiries from health service organisations, surveyors and accrediting agencies. Support can be accessed by telephone and email. Email:...
View ArticleInformation for Regulators
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View ArticleSteps for implementing the NSQHS Standards
Accreditation programs focus on continuous quality improvement strategies. They usually consist of a process that involves self assessment, review or assessment of performance against the NSQHS...
View ArticleThe NSQHS Standards Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the NSQHS Standards? The National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards provide a nationally consistent statement of the level of care consumers should be able to expect from...
View ArticleAccreditation Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does my health service need to be accredited against the NSQHS Standards? Health departments (the regulators) will determine which services must undertake accreditation to the NSQHS Standards. All...
View ArticleThe Commission Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the role of the Commission? The Commission will provide national coordination of accreditation processes using the NSQHS Standards, by: Developing and maintaining the NSQHS Standards...
View ArticleSupport and Resources for Implementing the NSQHS Standards Frequently Asked...
1. Where else can I access support and guidance? There are a range of other organisations that can provide support to health services undergoing accreditation. These include Commonwealth, state and...
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