Program to set national standards to reduce radiotherapy accidents
25 September, 2024Swinburne University of Technology, CSIRO and the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency have partnered to develop this new set of primary standards.
National standard to tackle psychotropic medicines harm
09 May, 2024Prescriptions for psychotropic medicines for all Australians have increased by a staggering 60% over the past three decades1.
Survey reveals extent of gender bias in health care
08 March, 2024Two out of three women experience discrimination in health care, according to a new survey.
Cosmetic surgery standards to mitigate safety, quality risks
15 December, 2023The ACSQHC has released new standards for cosmetic surgery to mitigate safety and quality risks specific to the industry and reduce the risk of harm.
Aladdin Temp-Rite Disposable Lids
01 December, 2023With Aladdin Temp-Rite — Reduce labour hours with disposable lids by finding your fit!
Supporting the digital transformation of healthcare
30 January, 2023 by Catherine Koetz, Director Healthcare, GS1 AustraliaFor more than a decade, GS1 Global Reference Books have showcased the many learnings, success stories and best practices from across the globe.
Camfil NATA-Accredited Cleanroom Certification
01 January, 2023Camfil Australia is a NATA accredited organisation that complies with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for the supply of services in the mechanical testing field.
Racism, discrimination pose public health threat: report
12 December, 2022Racism, xenophobia and discrimination are fundamental influences on health globally, but have been overlooked.
2022 HESTA Excellence Awards — winners announced
29 November, 2022Eight winners have been recognised for their inspiring work across the disability, allied health, aged care and community services sectors.
National action to reduce the pain and silence of stillbirth
04 November, 2022The care Australians receive throughout their pregnancy journey is set to improve with the release of the first national standard on stillbirth.
Evolt 360 strengthens health data security
26 October, 2022In the wake of recent high-profile cyber attacks, health monitoring technology company Evolt 360 has undertaken extensive auditing and certification.
Back pain: active approaches, not medication, more effective
02 September, 2022The ACSQHC is advocating a shift towards active approaches to support Australians with low back pain, with the release of a new clinical care standard.
ADHA signs agreement with HL7 Australia
24 August, 2022The MoU aims to support the development and implementation of digital health standards and specifications.
Transform quality improvement processes into a finely tuned engine
29 March, 2022Ongoing monitoring and improvements in healthcare provision are crucial for hospitals to maintain compliance with the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.
New standards for primary, community health care
12 October, 2021The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) has launched the National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards.
