This month we will begin consultation on the National Safety and Quality Health Service #NSQHS Standards (third edition) with the #healthcare system and community representatives. Look out for details at #NSQHSSThirdEdition

What's effective in fall prevention? Identifying the person's risk factors and tailoring strategies for them. Learn best practice #fallsprevention in the latest Falls Guidelines for hospitals, residential #agedcare and community care. #FallsGuidelines

Two WA leaders, one shared goal: better access to spirometry for diagnosing #COPD. Respiratory hubs + mandatory testing are improving care for patients. Read the success story: #AtlasCOPD #PatientSafety #Spirometry #PrimaryCare

The Commission has reviewed and updated the content of the #Highrisk #medicines 'Anticoagulants' eLearning module. This interactive module covers key medication safety concepts to support safer prescribing, administration and supply of #anticoagulants

NOW LIVE | The APAS and CARAlert Data Explorer dashboards provide unique insights into antimicrobial resistance across Australia, including by location. Explore the data: #AURA #AMR #APAS #CARAlert

On the Radar Issue 702 is now available. This issue includes items on falls prevention, COPD, feedback, prevention, partnering with consumers and more.

CASE STUDY | #AntimicrobialStewardship with Toowoomba Hospital . Read about how Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service implemented an intervention package that improved the duration of antimicrobial therapy. Visit: #QualityImprovement

Critical Antimicrobial Resistance reports rose 25% in 2024:. 131% ↑ Linezolid-resistant Enterococcus.51% ↑ Neisseria gonorrhoeae.27% ↑ CPE - the most reported CAR (45%). Hospitals remain the key setting. #CARAlertDataExplorer

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalisations in Australia. The updated national Falls Guidelines (2025) help to identify the risk factors for falls and provide person-centred strategies for prevention. 👉 #FallsGuidelines @NeuRA @ANZFPS

The Commission was pleased to host another Comprehensive Care workshop on the development of the #NSQHSSThirdEdition. Experts focused on key issues including person-centred care, coordination of care, assessment, planning & delivering care. #healthcare

@ANZFPS @healthgovau @AgedCareQuality @NSWFallsNetwork @acn_nursing @RACGP @apaphysio @AusHealthcare @acemonline @CHFofAustralia.

Today we published updated national Falls Guidelines for hospitals, residential aged care and community care. Updated in partnership with @NeuRA, the #FallsGuidelines provide clear strategies to prevent falls and reduce harm. #FallsPrevention #AgedCare

Spirometry use fell 31% between 2015-16 and 2022-23. Without it, patients risk misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment. Read the report and explore the interactive dashboard, visit #COPD #AtlasCOPD

The Commission's latest media release highlights concerns in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) care with declining spirometry use and rising triple therapy inhaler dispensing. Read the full release at #COPD #AtlasCOPD #PatientCare #GPs

NEW | The Atlas Focus Report: COPD highlights national trends in spirometry and medicine dispensing for people with COPD. Explore how your region compares at #COPD #AtlasCOPD #PatientCare #GPs

Read this article on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the latest edition of @apaphysio InMotion - 683,000 Australians live with #COPD - a leading causes of avoidable hospitalisations. Download our national COPD #CCS at

On the Radar Issue 701 is now available. This issue includes items on rural and remote health care, nursing, overdiagnosis, care improvement, guidance, and more .

From July, provide input to the development of the the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (third edition). Register to receive updates via our Engagement Hub - #NSQHSSThirdEdition #healthcare #patientsafety

June is #PrideMonth! Access to equal & safe heath care is a right for all Australians. We encourage health care services to show their commitment by displaying the LGBTIQI+ version of the #MyHealthCareRights poster:

Now Live | The CARAlert Data Explorer dashboard provides insights into critical antimicrobial resistances across Australia. Track trends, customise analytics, and explore emerging threats. Take a look now: #AMR #CARAlert #Surveillance