NSQHS Standards
Transforming Healthcare Accreditation: The Introduction of Short Notice Assessments
In the pursuit of enhancing the quality of healthcare services, Australia’s Health Service Safety and Quality Accreditation (AHSSQA) Scheme is introducing mandatory short notice assessments as part of the accreditation process. Aimed at hospitals and day procedure services, collectively known as health service organisations (HSOs), this approach seeks to bring about real-time evaluation and continued…
Read MoreStreamlined Compliance: QIP’s Role in MPS and NSQHS Accreditation
Quality Innovation Performance Limited (QIP) proudly provides accreditation services to organisations seeking to meet the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, including the Multi-Purpose Services (MPS) Aged Care Module. This accreditation ensures that small, regional, and remote communities across Australia receive high-quality, integrated health and aged care services.
Read MoreUnpacking Open Disclosure in Healthcare: Insights from QIP’s Latest Webinar
Join us for a deep dive into ‘Unpacking Open Disclosure in Healthcare’ from QIP’s latest webinar. Amanda Ginger, a registered nurse and Lead Assessor, sheds light on the ethical necessity and regulatory requirements of open disclosure in patient care. This session covers everything from the essential elements and best practices of open disclosure, to its integration within healthcare settings under the NSQHS Standards.
Read MoreNew resources: New advisory AS18/07
NSQHS Standards advisories, issued by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission), provide formal guidance and direction on the interpretation and/or assessment of the NSQHS Standards. The following advisory has been updated, relating to Advisory AS18/07: Reprocessing of reusable medical devices in health service organisations. This update relates: • Segregation…
Read MoreFact sheet 18: Scheduling for short notice assessment
The Commission has created Factsheet 18, which explains scheduling for short notice assessments (SNA). This fact sheet provides examples of schedules for short notice assessments, over an eight-year period. A short notice assessment may occur once in a three-year accreditation cycle. Accrediting agencies must ensure assessments: Commence at least four months before the current accreditation…
Read MoreHelp shape the future of sepsis care – Share your insights
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission), in partnership with The George Institute for Global Health and Sepsis Australia invites healthcare professionals like you to participate in an important survey aimed at improving care coordination, discharge planning, and post-sepsis support. Your input can make a difference As a professional committed to enhancing patient outcomes, your insights…
Read MoreAS24/01: 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…
Read MorePCHS24/01: Requirements for reprocessing reusable medical devices in primary and community healthcare
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released Advisory PCHS24/01, outlining updated requirements for the reprocessing of reusable medical devices (RMDs) under the National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare (NSQPCH) Standards. Key Highlights: Adoption of AS 5369:2023: The advisory aligns with the updated AS 5369:2023 standard, replacing AS/NZS 4815:2006…
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