Windows into Safety and Quality in Health Care

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, in consultation with clinicians, consumers, public and private hospitals, and other healthcare provider organisations, has identified the priority national safety and quality areas for action in Australia. Windows into Safety and Quality in Health Care 2009 examines a number of these key issues.

Clinical registries are determined to be key to ensuring patient-focused safety and quality, "The structures and governance of an Australian Clinical Quality Registry should form a nexus for clinicians, administrators, peak bodies, jurisdictions and consumers. These connections can be used to build confidence and transparency in Australian health care and help ensure that our activities are focused on the patient."