The Commission leads and coordinates national improvements in safety and quality in health care across Australia.

Sydney, Australia
Joined March 2012
Chief Executive Officers of the @AuDigitalHealth and Commission have signed a renewed MoU. This partnership supports ongoing collaboration and shared priorities for enhancing #clinicalgovernance, and #clinicalsafety across national #digitalhealth initiatives. #ConnectedCare
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On the Radar Issue 765 is now available. This issue includes items on Infection Prevention and Control week, clinical quality registries, leadership, and more. ow.ly/Oz4c50ZYi21
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This years @WHO theme for World AMR Awareness Week is 'One Health, one action: Prevent AMR now.' Get ready for #WAAW, 18 to 24 Nov, by downloading the Commission's new resources ow.ly/H88G50ZXRB1 @ASIDANZ @AusAntibiotics @AdPhaAU @FIP_org
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Join our latest #PersonCentredCare in practice webinar on 29 October. See how co-design improves equity through Western Sydney LHD's Ready Set Surgery initiative Learn more: ow.ly/nk2650ZX0tf
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Expressions of interest are open! Health services are invited to take part in our pilot to help shape the NSQHS Standards (third edition). Submit an EOI before the closing date of 20 November 2026 👉ow.ly/jolx50ZWHgB #NSQHSSThirdEdition
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On the Radar Issue 764 is now available. This issue includes items on medico-legal risk, medication safety, mental health, patient experience, prevention, digital health, and more. ow.ly/uLQn50ZWGuA
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We are reviewing the Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Care Standard. Clinicians and healthcare professionals can share their insights to help assess if the #CCS reflects current evidence and best practice, or needs updating. Complete the survey 👉 ow.ly/1zX950ZW82U #AMS
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Almost 70% of 958 Australian GPs surveyed reported requesting unnecessary tests and treatments due to the fear of litigation. To support clinicians, the Commission has launched a free online learning module to strengthen #medico-legal knowledge. ow.ly/7v9J50ZVcCZ
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See our new consumer resources on pregnancy ultrasound. Help patients understand the difference between diagnostic and non-diagnostic ultrasounds and make informed decisions about their care. Download at ow.ly/zxJ550ZUN1X #Pregnancy #Ultrasound #MaternityCare #WomensHealth
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On the Radar Issue 763 is now available. This issue includes items on infection prevention and control, pandemics, artificial intelligence (AI), long term care, medicine safety and more. ow.ly/sYeT50ZTNgx
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Our latest edition of #PersonCentredCare insights is now available! Be inspired by innovative initiatives from across Australia and stay informed through new resources and research that are advancing person-centred care. Read the Insights: ow.ly/mcGu50ZStQq
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On the Radar Issue 762 is now available. This issue includes items on mental health, cultural safety, clinical guidelines, climate change, complaints, and more. ow.ly/G2zp50ZReVF
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The updated High-Risk Medicines Education: Opioid Analgesics in Acute Settings eLearning module is now available. Follow a scenario-based patient journey and learn key safety strategies. Access the updated module ow.ly/RFbj50ZJcLW #patientsafety #opioids
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Does your patient know there are different types of #pregnancy scans? Our new fact sheet and clinic poster explain the difference between: ✅ Diagnostic pregnancy ultrasound ⚠️ Non-diagnostic pregnancy ultrasound ow.ly/u48A50ZN6SY #WomensHealth #Ultrasound
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Next month we are hosting three live information webinars ahead of our public consultation on the draft national safety and quality standards for virtual care. Register now, at ow.ly/1ckK50ZPvj3 #VirtualCareStandards #VirtualCare #DigitalHealth
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Streptococcus pneumoniae is an important bacterium that commonly causes respiratory infections. Read our latest #AURA #APAS report to learn more about resistance to macrolide and tetracycline antibiotics across Australia ow.ly/vpPv50ZOZnb
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Public consultation on the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (third edition) is closing at midnight AEST on Friday 25 September 2026. Share your views! Make a written submission or complete our online survey ow.ly/HG3o50ZMprH #NSQHSSThirdEdition #NSQHSS
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On the Radar Issue 761 is now available. This issue includes items on cultural safety, ultrasound, antimicrobial resistance, medicine safety, patient experience, maternity care, AI and more. ow.ly/rQNF50ZOYWr
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In recognition of #WorldPatientSafetyDay yesterday, the National Carillon and Old Parliament House were lit in orange to symbolise the national commitment to patient safety. Learn more about the @WHO global campaign for #WPSD2026 ow.ly/msBj50ZOYTS
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The Commission has published the updated #Highriskmedicineseducation: Opioid Analgesics in Acute Settings eLearning module. Access the resources and learn more: hrmeducation.health.gov.au/ #patientsafety #medicationwithoutharm
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