Are you prescribing #insulin safely? Prescriptions that include both the insulin brand name and active ingredient name support safer product identification and selection. See our fact sheet to learn about the critical safety elements required. https://ow.ly/ZXOj50Uqn2c #MedicationSafety
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
Government Administration
Sydney, New South Wales 34,048 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
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Sydney, New South Wales
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- 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, Business Owner, Advisor, Active Community Member | Governance, Health, Regulation, Innovation
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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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On the Radar Issue 680 is now available at https://ow.ly/mQub50UuFak This issue includes items on burden of disease, mental health, cultural safety, medication safety, safety and quality practices, COVID-19, and more. Also covered are the latest from Australian Prescriber, BMJ Quality & Safety, International Journal for Quality in Health Care, Healthcare Quarterly, and the UK’s NICE and NIHR, the USA’s AHRQ and Healthcare Excellence Canada.
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Adapting to Opioid Supply Disruptions: With ongoing shortages and discontinuations of oral #opioidmedicines, prescribers need to be proactive in their approach. Our new guidance provides essential information on managing these disruptions, including conservation strategies and safe prescribing considerations of #opioidmedicines. Find out what actions you can take, in our new prescriber guidance https://ow.ly/ssP750Ull1x #PatientSafety #OpioidStewardship #Healthcare Therapeutic Goods Administration
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UPDATED RESOURCE | Have you seen the updated 'Recommendations for safe use of medicines terminology'? A recognised major cause of #medication errors is the use of potentially dangerous or 'error-prone' abbreviations and dose expressions. Learn how to prevent such errors in the updated resource. Visit https://ow.ly/kJZn50Uqn5F #MedicationSafety #PatientSafety
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Missed the National Medicines Symposium 2024? Catch up on the highlights. Professor Libby Roughead, Director Quality Use of Medicines and Pharmacy Research Centre at the University of South Australia, shared her insights into the evolving landscape of quality use of medicines in Australia. Drawing on decades of experience, Professor Roughead explored how healthcare providers can adapt to the challenges of an ageing population and complex medication use. This session is a must-watch for anyone involved in medicine management and quality use of medicines. Learn about the latest trends, best practices, and actionable steps to enhance medication safety and improve patient outcomes. Watch it now: https://ow.ly/rUaw50Urt6r #NMS24 #AgeingWell #MedicationSafety #QualityUseofMedicines #PharmacyResearch #HealthcareInnovation #AgedCare University of South Australia
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Missed our latest #PersoncentredCare webinar with Western Health? Watch it now to learn how consumers with lived experiences partner with healthcare teams to address power imbalances and improve care delivery. Visit https://ow.ly/mPXb50Ut6YA
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Accurate #COPD diagnosis starts with spirometry. Our new #MedicineInsight GP Snapshot reveals that only 40% of COPD patients undergo this critical test. Learn more about the MedicineInsight program, key COPD data insights and tools to improve care for patients with COPD. Visit https://ow.ly/Rywk50Ut5Xu
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Would you like to achieve better outcomes for people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? Read our Australian Prescriber article on the new #COPD #CCS, launched in October. Learn why it's important to align care with evidence-based guidelines to improve outcomes for this condition, which is underdiagnosed and undertreated. 👉 https://ow.ly/w9y150Ut3Nr
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What should you do when there is a benzathine benzylpenicillin (Bicillin L-A) supply disruption? Learn about key practice points, safety and suitability considerations in our fact sheet. Visit https://ow.ly/AtKr50Uqnc5 #MedicineShortage #Antibiotics
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#Perth mother Hayley Harrison says living with heavy menstrual bleeding disrupted all aspects of her life - but the #HMB Clinical Care Standard has made a big difference. “Clinical Care Standards empower consumers by providing clear information on care options, helping them to make informed decisions and collaborate with their GP on a care plan tailored to their need,” she says. Read more about 10 years of Clinical Care Standards, at https://lnkd.in/gXfX_YDB #CCS10years #CCS
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