The Council of Australian Governments established the Commission to lead and coordinate national improvements in the safety and quality of health care.
The Commission's role is to provide health ministers with strategic advice on best practices to improve safety and quality in the health system. The Commission develops and supports national safety and clinical standards, formulates and implements national accreditation schemes, and develops national health-related data sets. It is also working on reducing unwarranted variations in practice and outcomes for individuals and populations, and undertaking nationally coordinated action to address health care associated infections and antimicrobial resistance.
Further information
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Type of Body
R. Management Board
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
National Health Reform Act 2011
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
10
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
X. Internal Management
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Auditor
ANAO
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Function Categorization
Executive Management
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Level 5, 255 Elizabeth Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Chair | Prof. Villis Marshall AC | 17 July 2023 | 31 December 2023 |
Member | Dr. Helena Williams | 1 April 2019 | 31 March 2024 |
Member | Prof. Christine Kilpatrick AO | 17 July 2023 | 30 June 2026 |
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | Dr. David Filby | 10 August 2021 | 31 March 2025 |
Member | The Hon. Peter Mcclellan Justice | 17 July 2023 | 30 June 2026 |
Member | Prof. Anthony Lawler | 10 August 2021 | 1 July 2025 |
Member | Ms. Christine Gee | 1 April 2022 | 31 March 2027 |
Member | Kylie Ward | 1 April 2022 | 31 March 2027 |
Member | Dr. Hannah Seymour | 1 April 2022 | 31 March 2025 |
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