A practical guide to understanding the updated National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and what your organisation needs to do to maintain accreditation.
Overview of Changes
The second edition of the NSQHS Standards continues to build on the foundation of patient safety and quality improvement, with updated requirements that reflect contemporary healthcare challenges and expectations.
Key Updates for 2025
- Partnering with consumers — Enhanced requirements for meaningful consumer engagement in governance and service design.
- Clinical governance — Strengthened expectations around safety culture, clinical risk management, and credentialing.
- Medication safety — Updated requirements reflecting new evidence and best practice in medication management.
- Comprehensive care — Greater emphasis on integrated, holistic care planning and delivery.
Preparing for Assessment
Organisations should review their current compliance posture against the updated standards and develop targeted improvement plans. Focus on embedding quality into everyday practice rather than preparing for assessment as a standalone exercise.