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The current essay focuses upon the issue of the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare. Nowadays, it is a significant system and driving force in Australian healthcare. The fact is, Australia is a country that belongs to the list of other countries with a well-developed and qualified healthcare system. Its high level is due to the presence of an insurance basis, i.e. all services for health are carefully covered by patients.

According to Health system induction, The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) is the representation developed by the Commonwealth in order to empower and manage national tasks for quality and safety in healthcare in Australia. Australian Commission on Safety and Quality …show more content…

In addition, it would be important to note that the health care system is divided into two components: public and private service. Such a clear distinction allows people to select the most suitable option in each case, including combining with one another. Since the system of health care includes insurance, the hospitals are paid for their services. Consequently, they have a significant incentive to monitor the quality and level of service provided. The fact is, every citizen and permanent resident of Australia, is taxed at a rate of 1.5% of revenue, which goes to medical services. This insurance is called Medicare and it covers treatment in hospitals for all services. Modern definitions of the safe healthcare have evolved around the free care with no harm and problems that might appear (Institute of Medicine 1999; Isaac et al. …show more content…

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care was developed in order to improve such services in Australia. Australia’s healthcare system is still developing. Each year, there are new appearing organizations, volunteering programs and campaigns, and private providers. The outcomes expected are gradually realized, and implemented in real life. Nothing could have been done without the help of professionals on the highest level. The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is a great part of successful implementation and development of the healthcare services in Australia. Besides, the results of work of the commission can be seen not only in the country, but also in Europe and America. The coordination with other countries is also a driving force in globalization and extension in order to build healthy services together. It would be possible only with joint efforts and

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