Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (Board)
Health
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
-
Type of Body
R. Management Board
-
Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
-
Established By/Under More info
National Health Reform Act 2011
-
Paid Members?
Yes
-
Max No. of Board/Committee Members
10
-
Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
-
Classification
X. Internal Management
-
Auditor
ANAO
-
Function Categorization
Executive Management
-
Creation Date
1 July 2006
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
---|---|---|---|
Chair | Prof. Villis Marshall AC | 8 July 2020 | 31 March 2023 |
Member | Dr. Veronica Casey | 1 April 2019 | 31 March 2022 |
Member | Dr. David Filby | 29 July 2016 | 31 March 2021 |
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | Ms. Wendy Harris QC | 8 July 2020 | 31 March 2023 |
Member | Ms. Christine Gee | 1 July 2018 | 31 March 2022 |
Member | Dr. Helena Williams | 1 April 2019 | 31 March 2024 |
Member | Ms. Janet Weir-Phyland | 1 July 2019 | 30 June 2021 |
Member | Ms Ms. Glenys Beauchamp PSM | 1 April 2018 | 31 March 2023 |
Last updated: