Catholic Health Australia – Submission on a national approach to care and support worker screening
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October 17, 2025
Executive summary
The National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards have been developed by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission), in collaboration with the Australian Government, states and territories, providers, clinical experts,
patients and carers, with the aim of improving the quality and safety of health service provision. The third edition of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards is currently under development to reflect updates in the safety and quality evidence base, innovations in models of care, evolving service delivery contexts, and emerging issues since the release of the second edition in November 2017 and its update in May 2021.
This submission responds to the Commission’s consultation questions to inform the development of the third edition. It comes at a time of significant transformation in Australia’s health system, driven by expanding service options, new models of care, and rising consumer expectations. As demand and costs increase, a nationally consistent set of standards is essential to guide quality improvement and ensure the system remains responsive, sustainable, and patient-centred.
