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Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) is a corporate Commonwealth Government agency and part of the Health Portfolio. As such, it is accountable to the Australian Parliament and the Minister for Health, the Hon. Mark Butler MP.

The Commission works in partnership with patients, carers, clinicians, the Australian, state and territory health systems, the private sector, managers and healthcare organisations to achieve a safe, high-quality and sustainable health system.

The Commission aims to provide a health system that is informed, supported and organised to deliver safe and high-quality health care.

Vision and mission

The Commission’s purpose is to contribute to better health outcomes and experiences for all patients and consumers, and improved value and sustainability in the health system by leading and coordinating national improvements in the safety and quality of health care.

How the Commission can help

The Commission aims to ensure people are kept safe when they receive health care and that they receive the health care they should.

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Call 02 9126 3600 Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm AEST for general enquires

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Last reviewed: May 2020

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Osteoarthritis of the Knee : Clinical Care Standard Consumer Fact Sheet

Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes joints to become painful and stiff. The knee is a common joint that is affected.

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Sepsis Clinical Care Standard | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care

Overview Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to an infection damages its own tissues and organs.

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Information for clinicians - Hip Fracture Clinical Care Standard | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care

Guidance to clinicians about what the Hip Fracture Clinical Care Standard means for clinicians assessing and managing patients with a hip fracture

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Information for clinicians - Acute Anaphylaxis Clinical Care Standard | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care

What do clinicians need to know?

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Acute Anaphylaxis Clinical Care Standard | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care

Acute Anaphylaxis Clinical Care Standard

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Information for clinicians – Low Back Pain Clinical Care Standard | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care

What clinicians need to know

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Cognitive impairment and COVID-19 | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care

During COVID-19, people with cognitive impairment may be further disoriented by the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and find instructions such as social distancing hard to follow. There may be restrictions on family and carers who are usually there to support them.  

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Information on end-of-life care for consumers | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care

How should care be given at the end of life?

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Acute bronchitis: should I take antibiotics? | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care

Acute bronchitis: should I take antibiotics? Downloads Acute bronchitis: should I take antibiotics? For more information Decision support tools for specific conditions Publication year 2023 Resource type Guide, user guide or guidelines Topics Antimicrobial resistance, use and stewardship

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Clinician fact sheet - Cataract Clinical Care Standard | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care

This resource accompanies the Cataract Clinical Care Standard.

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