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The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards ACHS

We are Australia's leading health care assessment and accreditation provider. Our mission is to impr ACHS is based in Ultimo, Sydney.

The ACHS is an independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the quality of health care in Australia through continual review of performance, assessment and accreditation. Established in 1974, as the Australian Council on Hospital Standards, it is recognised as the leading health care accreditation body in Australia, and as an independent authority on the measurement and implement

ation of quality improvement systems. ACHS works with health care professionals, consumers, and government and industry stakeholders to develop and continually review health standards.

23/08/2026

Your quality initiative could be an 𝓪𝔀𝓪𝓻𝓭-𝔀𝓲𝓷𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰 one 🏆

The ACHS QI celebrate some of Australia’s most outstanding quality improvement achievements across . Each year, submissions highlight the dedication, innovation and expertise of teams working to improve patient safety, care provision, service delivery, environmental sustainability, measurement and outcomes.

This is the last chance to enter the 2026 ACHS QI Awards! Submissions will close on Friday 4th September 2026 at 5pm AEST.

Have your work recognised alongside quality improvement initiatives that are making a real difference in our sector.

➡️ Submit your entry today: https://www.achs.org.au/about-us/honours-awards/qi-awards

18/08/2026

Looking forward to joining healthcare leaders and industry colleagues at the Day Hospitals Australia National Conference 2026, taking place at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 26-28 August.

We're pleased to have Linda O'Connor (Executive Director – National Business and Development) representing ACHS at the event. If you're attending, we'd love to connect!

17/08/2026

🌱 Sustainability and Resilience: Building Safer, Smarter Healthcare

Sustainability is increasingly recognised as an essential part of quality, safe and person-centred healthcare.

The Healthcare Sustainability and Resilience Module provides a framework for health services to strengthen resilience to climate-related risks while embedding sustainability into everyday governance, safety and quality improvement.

It highlights five key areas for action: leadership and culture, evidence-based care, measurement and improvement, workforce training, and communication and partnerships.

A new self-assessment tool can also help organisations identify opportunities, track progress and prepare for assessment and accreditation.

👉 Learn more: https://www.achs.org.au/news/sustainability-and-resilience-a-new-framework-for-safer,-smarter-healthcare

16/08/2026

There is a difference between collecting and understanding it.

Most reporting tells you what happened. Measurement for improvement tells you why and where the real opportunity for change sits within your systems.

The Measurement for Improvement workshop introduces practical tools that help clinicians and quality teams move from reporting to improving.

Workshop details:

📅 17 September 2026
⏰ 11am–2pm AEST
📍 Online via Zoom
👉 Learn more and register: https://learn.achs.org.au/pages/measurement-for-improvement

13/08/2026

🌱 Sustainability is a quality imperative.

Healthcare has made important progress in reducing its environmental footprint, from renewable energy and waste reduction to sustainable procurement and transport.

But a recent Australian review highlights a critical opportunity of moving beyond sustainability initiatives to embed decarbonisation into clinical care.

The decisions made every day about investigations, treatments, procedures, medications and models of care can influence both patient outcomes and environmental impact.

Read full article here: https://www.achs.org.au/news/building-a-sustainable-healthcare-future-why-decarbonising-care-is-a-quality-imperative

11/08/2026

🌱 Sustainable healthcare starts with strong clinical governance.

The 2026 National Model Clinical Governance Framework recognises environmental sustainability as an essential part of high-quality care.

This means sustainability is not just an environmental issue. It is also about:
✔️ Strong leadership and organisational commitment
✔️ Reducing low-value care and unnecessary variation
✔️ Preparing for climate-related risks and disruptions
✔️ Using data to measure sustainability and drive improvement

Read full article here: https://www.achs.org.au/news/sustainable-healthcare-through-clinical-governance

10/08/2026

Want to access key incentive programs for your General Practice? Make the ACHS Accreditation for (AAGP) program part of your pathway.

As Australia’s largest and most experienced healthcare accreditation organisation, ACHS supports GPs seeking accreditation against the RACGP Standards for general practices (5th edition), helping practices demonstrate their commitment to quality and patient safety while meeting key eligibility requirements for programs such as PIP, SIP and WIP.

Discover how ACHS can support your journey: https://www.achs.org.au/our-services/accreditation-and-standards/accreditation-programs/racgp/accreditation-for-general-practices

06/08/2026

At ACHS, supporting our community is an important part of who we are. Through our FY2025/26 Workplace Giving Program, our staff came together to support the Vinnies CEO Sleepout, helping raise funds and awareness for Australians experiencing homelessness.

This year, we were especially proud to support our Executive Director, Aisling Forrest, who participated in her first Vinnies CEO Sleepout. Thanks to the generosity of ACHS staff, along with contributions from Aisling's family and friends, more than $5,300 was raised for this important cause.

To learn more about CEO Sleepout, please visit https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/

04/08/2026

⏰ The countdown is on: Only one month to apply for the ACHS Quality Improvement (QI) 2026!

This is your chance to highlight the initiatives, programs, and strategies that are improving care, safety, and outcomes across your organisation.

Have a quality improvement success story to share? Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate and share your QI achievements.

Learn more and apply here: https://www.achs.org.au/about-us/honours-awards/qi-awards

03/08/2026

🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of the ACHS Improvement Academy!

The impact of the Improvement Academy is best reflected in the experiences of those who have participated along the way.

Today we're sharing testimonials from healthcare professionals who have applied improvement skills, strengthened capability and supported positive change in their organisations.

➡️ Watch the video to explore 10 years of impact

➡️ Learn more: https://www.achs.org.au/improvement-academy/achs-improvement-academy-turns-10

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