Publications

ACT Health: Storage of S8 (Controlled) Medication in Residential Care Facilities

Published: 2021 Aged Care/Health of Older People Health Directorate Quality and Safety in Health Care

We know that it is important for consumers in residential care facilities to have access to controlled medicines for emergency administration. Controlled medicines are frequently used in residential care facilities to treat moderate to severe, acute or chronic pain.

ACT Health: Draft ACT Public Health Data Strategy

Published: 2021 Health Directorate Quality and Safety in Health Care

We know that when used appropriately, high quality data can identify gaps, highlight areas of safety concern and service gaps and indicate areas in need of further investment. This strategy is a step towards achieving this, however we suggest a few areas that need further consideration.

Ahpra: Public Consultation on Revised Regulatory Principles for the National Scheme

Published: 2021 Quality and Safety in Health Care

For input on this consultation, HCCA sought advice from our Health Policy Advisory Committee. Overall, members were relatively satisfied with the improvements that had been made to the framing of the AHPRA regulatory principles.

Inquiry into the Drugs of Dependence (Personal Use) Amendment Bill 2021

Published: 2021 Inquiries Quality and Safety in Health Care

The Drugs of Dependence (Personal Use) Amendment Bill 2021 (The Bill) is a taking a much-needed step in the right direction towards harm minimisation and improving community outcomes in the ACT. The evidence shows that countries that decriminalised minor drug offences saw significant financial savings, less incarceration, significant public health…

Strategic Plan 2021-2024

Published: 2021

This Strategic Plan provides a guide to the priorities and goals HCCA will pursue over the 2021-2024 period.

HCCA Annual Report 2020-21

Published: 2021

This report reviews the activities and achievements of Health Care Consumers’ Association of the ACT (HCCA) during the period 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021.

ACT Health: Canberra Hospital Master Plan

Published: 2021 Health Service Planning

CHS: Canberra Health Services Clinical Services Plan

Published: 2021 Canberra Health Services Quality and Safety in Health Care

Consumer-Centred Care Position Statement

Published: 2021 Quality and Safety in Health Care

This Position Statement outlines HCCA's commitment to consumer-centred care as a foundation principle in all its work and to promoting consumer-centred care across the health system, within government and across the ACT community.

Breathing Easier Project

Published: 2021 Chronic Conditions

HCCA Project on Improving Care for People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)