Publication Index
Annual Reports
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Annual Report 2011
“Purposeful direction and focussed commitment best describe the 2010-2011 year at the Clinical Excellence Commission (CEC). Our second strategic plan was in mid term and our board underwent a significant change, sharing a common board with the Agency for Clinical Innovation. The organisation continued to grow and required new premises at 227 Elizabeth Street Sydney. The task remains to make health care in NSW demonstrably safer for patients and a more rewarding workplace.” - Professor Cliff Hughes AO, Chief Executive Officer.
- Clinical Excellence Commission Annual Report 2010-2011 - PDF ~5.40mb
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Annual Report 2010
2009 - 2010 can best be described as a year of change and partnership. The Clinical Excellence Commission was joined by three emerging "pillars" recommended by Mr Peter Garling SC following the Special Commission of Inquiry into Acute Care Services in NS W Public Hospitals. As an already well established organisation, the CEC has enjoyed the opportunity to assist each of the others begin their journey as partners with us." - Professor Cliff Hughes AO, Chief Executive Officer
- Clinical Excellence Commission Annual Report 2009-2010 - PDF ~4.40mb
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Annual Report 2009
This report is a summary of some of the activities and the results obtained across a range of clinical quality and patient safety issues. These activities have only grown by sheer hard work and commitment from a band of experts on our staff who are focused on the patients and the staff across NSW." - Professor Cliff Hughes AO, Chief Executive Officer
- Clinical Excellence Commission Annual Report 2008-2009 - PDF ~2.60mb
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Annual Report 2008
This report describes the progress of the Clinical Excellence Commission during a pivotal year for NSW Health and the commission itself. As you read through this report, I believe that you will see the exciting programs in which the Clinical Excellence Commission has been able to participate, the value of the networks that we have developed, and the evidence of significant improvements in health care delivery that have followed in the last three years of intense design and construction of the Clinical Excellence Commission." - Professor Cliff Hughes AO, Chief Executive Officer
- Clinical Excellence Commission Annual Report 2007-2008 - PDF ~2.50mb
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Annual Report 2007
This report marks the halfway point in the first Five Year (2003-08) Strategic Plan for the Clinical Excellence Commission (CEC). At any point in a journey, there is a number of ways in which we can look at our progress. The first is to stop and reflect on just how far we have come. The second is to ask the questions 'are we on the right track?' and 'have we come far enough?'. The third is to look to the future and plan the remainder of the journey. Of course, each of these is important, but only part of the necessary self-awareness.
I hope that, as you read through and consider the various programs, projects and campaigns highlighted in this volume, you will catch our vision for the safety and quality of public healthcare delivery in NSW." - Professor Clifford F Hughes AO
- Clinical Excellence Commission Annual Report 2006-2007 - PDF ~2.35mb
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Annual Report 2006
The 2006 Annual Report looks at some of the achievements and highlights of the year, which include the initiation of new programs in hand hygiene, falls prevention, transfusion medicine, communication and venous thromboembolism. 2006 saw multiple initiatives in education for quality improvement as well as the development and piloting of an area health service level QSA tool, and the progress of programs in cardiovascular care, children's emergency care and medication safety.
In addition to the launch of several new publications, the commencement of two special reviews and advances in strategic planning through state-wide workshops, the Clinical Excellence commission strengthened its commitment to collaboration through various partnerships, it reinforced it's support for research in patient safety and quality improvement and it rolled out several information management initiatives such as a detailed analysis of Incident Information Management System (IIMS) data.
- Clinical Excellence Commission Annual Report 2005-2006 - PDF ~1.95mb
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Annual Report 2005
The 2005 Annual Report details how the CEC will build on the work the strong foundation of the ICE and the legacy of Dr O'Rourke under the leadership of Professor Clifford Hughes AO, who was appointed Chief Executive Officer in January. It includes the CEC Directions Statement, and the guiding set of principles embodied in the NSW Patient Safety and Clinical Quality Program. This document outlines CEC's strategic plan including key drivers and imperatives, goals and performance indicators and key outcomes for 2004 - 2008.
2005 saw the appointment of several new Directors, as well as expansion of the premises to include both Sydney Hospital and Maquarie Street, Martin Place. In May 2005 the CEC was also privileged to have the Minister for Health launch the toolkit entitled "Improving Patient Access to Acute Care Services"Â. 2005 also saw the wrap up of several projects; Chronic Care, Medication Safety and the Patient Flow and Safety Collaborative along with the Towards a Safer Culture Program. Further information is available in the report.
- Clinical Excellence Commission Annual Report 2004-2005 - PDF ~1.25mb
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Annual Report 2004
The 2003/2004 Annual Report foreshadowed the formation of the Clinical Excellence Commission (CEC), replacing the former Institute for Clinical Excellence (ICE). The CEC was launched by the Minister for Health, the Hon Morris Iemma1 MP on 24 August 2004. In launching the Commission, the Minister paid tribute to the work of ICE's founding Chief Executive Office, the late Dr Ian O'Rourke who passed away on 16 August 2004. Just weeks prior to his death, Dr O'Rourke was actively involved in developing the framework for the transition to the new organisation.
This report outlines the progress of several of the programs that were underway in 2003/2004, including the Towards A Safer Culture Program, the National Medication Safety Breakthrough Collaborative, the Children's Emergency Care Project, the NSW Chronic Care Collaborative, the Safety Improvement Program and the Patient Flow and Safety Collaborative.
- Clinical Excellence Commission Annual Report 2003-2004 - PDF ~2.40mb
