ACHS Medal

We are pleased to announce that Professor Emerita Mary Chiarella AM has been awarded the prestigious ACHS Medal 2025, recognising her exceptional contributions to nursing safety and quality.

Now in its 41st year, the ACHS Medal is the organisation's highest award. It recognises an individual for outstanding contribution to improving quality and safety in Australian health services in a manner consistent with the mission and values of the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards.

ACHS Medallist 2025

The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) has awarded its prestigious ACHS Medal 2025 to Professor Emerita Mary Chiarella AM.

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Distinguished leadership in quality practices

Outstanding achievement in research into quality and safety of health systems

Outstanding achievement in maintain a continuous quality improvement focus in healthcare delivery systems

Outstanding achievement in the promotion of quality in health care

By awarding the medal, we are putting a spotlight on the individual’s achievements, as well as the importance of quality and safety.

Dr Karen Luxford, ACHS CEO

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