Posts Tagged ‘NSQHS Standards (second edition)’
Consultation on resources to support the NSQHS Standards (second edition)
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) is seeking feedback on draft resources to support the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (second edition) via public consultation until mid-to-late May 2017. The Standards, along with drafted resources to assist with preparing for and implementing systems and processes for…
Read MoreEnhancing safety and quality in cosmetic surgery: New standards and recent updates
In June 2024, the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) released an update on the actions and standards for the National Safety and Quality Cosmetic Surgery Standards (Cosmetic Surgery Standards) – initially released in December 2023. These standards aim to elevate the quality and safety of cosmetic procedures across Australia, ensuring all facilities performing cosmetic surgeries adhere to the highest levels of clinical governance, infection control, and patient care.
Read MoreNSQHS Standards – Commission Advisory Statement and Updates
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released an Advisory and several updates relating to the National Safety and Quality in Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.
Read MoreQIP granted approval from Commission to assess to NSQHS Standards second edition
QIP have been granted approval by the Australian Commission of Safety and Quality in Health Care to assess to the NSQHS Standards (second edition) from 1 January 2019 until 31 December 2021.
Read MoreQIP ready to support accreditation against NSQHS Standards (second edition)
As an accreditation agency approved to assess against the NSQHS Standards (second edition), QIP is ready to ‘hit the ground running’ to ensure the best possible transition to the second edition.
Read MoreStrategic Planning
While the priority for health and community service providers is helping their patients, clients or consumers, these organisations are operated as a business, and like every other business, they need a plan.
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 MoreTransforming 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 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.
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