Quality & Safety
Welcome to the NSW Patient Safety and Clinical Quality Program website of the NSW Department of Health Quality and Safety Branch. The Program was announced by the Minister for Health in 2004 to provide a framework for significant improvements to clinical quality and patient safety in the NSW public health system. This website aims to keep you informed of a number of important initiatives managed by the Branch. The website is under review – so tell us what you would like to see or hear about – email us at quality@doh.health.nsw.gov.au
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
Is currently seeking comment on the proposed National Safety and Quality Framework by 11 September 2009. For details, or to complete the brief framework survey.
Please visit www.qualityhealthcareconversation.org.au.
Click here for the Discussion paper and Proposed National Safety and Quality Framework.
Printed copies of the posters and guidelines are being distributed in consultation with Area Directors of Clinical Governance throughout September, and are also available by contacting the Better Health Centre Tel : 02 9887 5450 or Email : bhc@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au