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Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
Government Administration
Sydney, New South Wales 34,890 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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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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CLOSING 28 MARCH | Do you have a good news story about how your health service has successfully implemented a national Clinical Care Standard? We are celebrating 10 years since the release of the first #CCS 🎉 It's easy - jump online and complete our online form. https://lnkd.in/gXfX_YDB We look forward to showcasing quality improvement stories from across Australia! #CCS10years
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On the Radar Issue 689 is now available at https://ow.ly/6p9a50VhR8F This issue includes items on medication safety, patient safety, co-design, surgery, second victim syndrome, 30-day mortality and more. Also covered are the latest from Australian Health Review, JBI Evidence Synthesis, BMJ Quality &Safety, International Journal for Quality in Health Care and the USA’s AHRQ.
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It’s #MedsAwareWeek – a timely reminder of the importance of #deprescribing and safer medicines use. With 40% of Australians aged over 75 years taking 5+ medicines, the risks from medicine-related harm are significant. At #NMS24, experts highlighted the importance of clinician-led #deprescribing conversations, shared decision-making, and multidisciplinary collaboration to address inappropriate polypharmacy. Watch Session 2 from #NMS24 for insights on deprescribing and how clinicians can integrate deprescribing into routine care. https://ow.ly/eGEs50Vcofx
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The C3.0 Connect. Care. Confidence. 2025 Summit, held on 18 February, brought together leading innovators, service providers, expert clinicians, and consumers for a day of engaging panel discussions, case study presentations, and interactive Q&A sessions. Presenters from both Australia and around the globe focused on strengthening clinical governance within the digital health arena. Co-hosted by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, Summit 2025 builds on the success of the inaugural 2023 C3.0 Summit. If you missed the opportunity to join on the day, you can now watch the plenary addresses, keynote speeches, and panel sessions at https://lnkd.in/d-GiuFPT
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Let's work together to help #generalpractices achieve accreditation and meet the requirements of the Standards. Help shape the #NGPA accreditation cycle by sharing your feedback as part of our consultation. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gM_UVAJq #GP
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Are you proud of what your healthcare team has achieved? Let's celebrate 🎉 To mark the 10th anniversary of the Clinical Care Standards, tell us how you have successfully implemented a national clinical care standard, how you overcame challenges, and the positive impact on patient outcomes. The best submissions will be shared as exemplars, for other health services to learn from your experience. The process is simple! Complete our online form by 28 March at https://lnkd.in/gXfX_YDB #CCS10years #CCS
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A great read in MJA InSight+ today on the pressing challenge of deprescribing medicines 💊 as our population ages. The article is by the Commission's Clinical Director Associate Professor Liz Marles with pharmacists Alaa Qassim and Sankit Lalseta, and President of The RACP, Professor Jennifer Martin. The authors explain why we must evolve how we manage medicines and prescribe for older adults, and offer strategies to support the core prescribing principles for older patients. #deprescribing #NMS24 https://ow.ly/zvXq50VeuMG Medical Journal of Australia The Royal Australasian College of Physicians Jennifer Martin Liz Marles Alaa Qassim Sankit Lalseta
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On the Radar Issue 688 is now available at https://ow.ly/pi7b50VcfuI This issue includes items on learning health systems, workforce, heavy menstrual bleeding, social media, surgery, ethnicity, hospital in the home, aged care, resilience, and more. Also covered are the latest from Residential Aged Care Communiqué, BMJ Quality &Safety, Journal of Health Services Research & Policy, Health Affairs, Health Policy International Journal for Quality in Health Care and the USA’s AHRQ.
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Conference call for abstracts – IHACPA 2025 The call for abstracts for the IHACPA conference: ‘Integrating resilience within the care economy – exploring the role of pricing’ is now open. This year’s conference theme focuses on how policy and pricing can work together to support the resilience and sustainability of our growing care sector. IHACPA welcomes submissions from researchers, policy makers and industry experts who are leading the way in addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by the care sector. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your insights and ideas in Adelaide, 5 to 7 August 2025. Find out more and make a submission today: https://lnkd.in/efM-8gZ5 Submissions close midnight Monday 31 March 2025.
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