The Biggest and Most Influential Healthcare Exhibition In The Southern Hemisphere

March 11 - 12, 2026  ICC, Sydney
Anna Thornton

Anna Thornton

Chief Nursing Officer Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
Anna Thornton

Nursing & Midwifery, March 11

12:40 PM The Third Edition of the NSQHS Standards: Supporting Nurses, Strengthening Safety

The third edition of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards will be released in 2028, marking the next step in Australia’s journey to safer, higher-quality health care. Developed through broad national consultation, the updated NSQHS Standards will respond to emerging challenges in the health system. These standards will both strengthen care quality and patient safety and provide practical guidance for frontline practice and leadership. Join Anna Thornton as she outlines the journey to develop the new standards, how they will benefit frontline health workers and drive person centred care. The third edition of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards will be released in 2028, marking the next step in Australia’s journey to safer, higher-quality health care. Developed through broad national consultation, the updated NSQHS Standards will respond to emerging challenges in the health system. These standards will both strengthen care quality and patient safety and provide practical guidance for frontline practice and leadership. Join Anna Thornton as she outlines the journey to develop the new standards, how they will benefit frontline health workers and drive person centred care. 

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