National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards

We assess organisations against the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) standards. These standards are continually being improved to ensure they reflect the latest priorities in various aspects of healthcare.

Currently, ACHS assesses organisations against the NSQHS Standards 2nd Edition. This latest edition includes 8 standards and 148 actions, and addresses gaps identified in the 1st edition, including in the areas of mental health, cognitive impairment, health literacy, end of-life care, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

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Why choose ACHS for your National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards accreditation?

Support

A dedicated ACHS customer service professional will provide ongoing support throughout the accreditation program.

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Education

Receive affordable ACHS education programs and member support workshops.

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Complimentary program

When you join ACHS, you also receive access to our Clinical Indicator Program (CIP), report and online reporting tool for benchmarking purposes.

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ACHS is a Commission-approved accrediting agency for NSQHS Standards

Announced Assessment Program

The ACHS NSQHS Standards Announced Assessment Program is a three-year membership consisting of one onsite assessment of all eight NSQHS Standards. The scheduling of the assessment is done in consultation with the health services but must occur once in a three-year cycle and at least four months prior to the accreditation date.

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Short Notice Assessment Program

The ACHS NSQHS Standards Short Notice Assessment Program is a three-year membership consisting of three onsite assessments (3-4 standards each assessment), with at least two standards being assessed twice during the three-year cycle. Health services are given 48 hours’ notice of the assessment.

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