Australia ACSQHC Healthcare Safety Checklist

This comprehensive healthcare safety checklist is aligned with the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (2nd edition) published by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC). Designed for hospitals, day procedure centres, and health services preparing for accreditation assessments. Covers all 8 NSQHS Standards including Clinical Governance, Partnering with Consumers, Preventing and Controlling Healthcare-Associated Infection, Medication Safety

Industry: Healthcare
Frequency: Monthly / Pre-accreditation
Estimated Time: 50-70 minutes
Role: Quality Manager / Clinical Governance Lead / Director of Clinical Services
Total Items: 43
Compliance: NSQHS Standards, ACSQHC, AHPRA, TGA

Clinical Governance (Standard 1)

Systems in place to maintain and improve the reliability, safety and quality of health care.

Clinical governance framework documented?
Quality improvement system operational?
Clinical risk management processes in place?
Incident management system effective?
Credentialing and scope of practice defined?
Clinician performance review conducted?
Open disclosure policy implemented?
Clinical audit program active?

Partnering with Consumers (Standard 2)

Consumers are partners in the design, delivery and evaluation of healthcare systems and services.

Consumer partnership strategy in place?
Consumer representatives on committees?
Health literacy considered in communications?
Shared decision-making supported?
Consumer feedback actively collected?
Informed consent processes robust?
Diverse consumer needs addressed?

Medication Safety (Standard 4)

Clinicians safely prescribe, dispense and administer appropriate medicines, and monitor medicine use.

Medication governance committee active?
Medication reconciliation performed?
High-risk medicines identified and managed?
Antimicrobial stewardship program active?
Medication storage secure and appropriate?
Medication errors reported and analysed?
Clinical pharmacy services available?
Patients educated about medications?

Comprehensive Care (Standard 5)

Patients receive coordinated and comprehensive care that meets their individual needs.

Comprehensive assessments completed?
Individualised care plans developed?
Falls risk screening and prevention?
Pressure injury prevention strategies?
Malnutrition risk screening conducted?
Cognitive impairment screening done?
End-of-life care planning supported?
Discharge planning commenced early?

Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infection (Standard 3)

Healthcare-associated infections are prevented and managed effectively.

Infection control governance in place?
Hand Hygiene Australia program implemented?
Healthcare-associated infection surveillance?
Standard precautions consistently applied?
Transmission-based precautions implemented?
Reprocessing of reusable equipment compliant?
Aseptic technique audits conducted?
Outbreak management plans in place?

Initial Safety Assessment

Preliminary safety and compliance verification

Work area safe and hazard-free?
Required PPE available and in good condition?
Emergency exits clear and marked?
First aid supplies accessible?

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Why Use This Australia ACSQHC Healthcare Safety Checklist?

This australia acsqhc healthcare safety checklist helps healthcare teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for quality manager / clinical governance lead / director of clinical services professionals, this checklist covers 43 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: monthly / pre-accreditation.

Ensures compliance with NSQHS Standards, ACSQHC, AHPRA, TGA. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Australia ACSQHC Healthcare Safety Checklist cover?

This checklist covers 43 inspection items across 6 sections: Clinical Governance (Standard 1), Partnering with Consumers (Standard 2), Medication Safety (Standard 4), Comprehensive Care (Standard 5), Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infection (Standard 3), Initial Safety Assessment. It is designed for healthcare operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed monthly / pre-accreditation. Each completion takes approximately 50-70 minutes.

Who should use this Australia ACSQHC Healthcare Safety Checklist?

This checklist is designed for Quality Manager / Clinical Governance Lead / Director of Clinical Services professionals in the healthcare industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.