Course Overview

Entering the healthcare system can be an anxiety-provoking and stressful experience. Being able to reassure the patient and their families that they will be well-cared for is essential. This Ausmed Training Module will provide you with a deeper understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards work to ensure safe care for all Australians receiving healthcare, no matter the setting.

Topics

• What are the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards?
• Standard 1: Clinical Governance
• Standard 2: Partnering with Consumers
• Standard 3: Preventing and Controlling Infections
• Standard 4: Medication Safety
• Standard 5: Comprehensive Care
• Standard 6: Communicating for Safety
• Standard 7: Blood Management
• Standard 8: Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration

Learning Outcomes

• Recognise the importance of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
• Identify the eight National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
• Understand how the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards can be applied in practice.

Target Audience

All staff working in public and private hospitals, day procedure services and public dental practices.

Disclosure

No conflict of interest exists for anyone in the position to control content for this activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medications or products have been used.

Educator

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