AS24/01: NSQHS Standards requirements for reprocessing of reusable medical devices in health service organisations

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has issued Advisory AS24/01, detailing the compliance requirements for health service organisations reprocessing reusable medical devices (RMDs) under Action 3.17 of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards. This advisory supersedes AS18/07 and aligns with the newly released AS 5369:2023 standard, which replaces AS/NZS 4187:2014 and AS/NZS 4815:2006.

Key Requirements:

1. Gap Analysis by 30 June 2025: Organisations must conduct a gap analysis comparing their current practices against AS 5369:2023 to ensure compliance with national or international standards for reprocessing RMDs.
2. Risk Mitigation: Identified risks should be addressed with appropriate mitigation strategies, which must be regularly monitored and reported to the relevant clinical governance body or individual.

For detailed information, refer to the full advisory on the Commission’s website here.