Clinical Excellence Commission

CEC Strategic Plan 2012-2015

Quality in Systems, Excellence in Care
Outlines priority directions for the Clinical Excellence Commission from 2012 to 2015
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2012 QSA Self Assessment

The 2012 Quality Systems Assessment (QSA) commences on 27th August 2012.
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Falls Prevention

Fall injury is a major cause of injury-related hospitalisations and loss of independence among older people in our community.

The CEC has a number of easy to use resources for you and your patients. Browse our brochures, posters and toolkits, catch up on a webinar or visit one of our programs for more specific resources to assist your individual needs.

Explore CEC Resources

Care for the Dying in NSW report

Nearly 50% of deaths in NSW occur in the acute care setting. The Care for the Dying in NSW report provides an insight into the issues around care for the dying in NSW public health organisations, as clinicians see them.

Care for the Dying in NSW report

Care for the Dying in NSW report - PDF ~641kb

CEC Programs and Projects Summary

This CEC Programs and Projects booklet provides a synopsis of each of the programs that the CEC sponsors. None is unique to the CEC itself. All of them engage partnerships with clinicians and managers alike.

Programs and Projects booklet

Programs and Projects booklet - PDF ~4.2mb
Programs and Projects - One Page Flyers - Link

News & Events

NSW Health Annual Report

2011-12 has now been tabled by the Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research and is available.
National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards

Links to resources for NSW public health services' assessment against the NSQHS Standards are available.
Open Disclosure Implementation Review Committee

An implementation framework with recommendations regarding policy content and support is available.
New Edition: Chartbook 2010

The CEC's annual Chartbook on the Safety and Quality of the NSW Health System was published in July 2012 and is available.
2012 ISMP International Medication Safety Self Assessment

for Oncology is available and can be used by cancer care centres to assess the safety of their medicines use processes.

Get Involved

CEC Clinical Council

Are you patient focussed and want to improve quality and safety in healthcare? Become a member of the CEC Clinical Council.
CEC Consumer Advisor

Do you have an interest in patient safety and quality of health care? Become a CEC Consumer Advisor.
The Transfusion Question

The debate is on! Join senior surgeons and an expert panel to discuss new and emerging evidence around red cell blood transfusion.
Employment Opportunities

A guide for job applicants.