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How can a health service environment best support the provision of safe and high-quality care for all patients? This can be achieved through the 'safe environment' concept - a component of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards: Standard 1 Clinical Governance.

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The NSQHS Standards state that health service organisations should provide a safe environment. A safe environment is fit for purpose, well-designed, provides a good patient experience and reduces unnecessary stimulation.

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Good Education and easy to understand.
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Nida Lagunay
27 Oct 2022
Many new information gained.
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Craig Stewart
30 Oct 2022
In this topic I have gained more valuable knowledge
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Sylvia Ilagan
19 May 2023
Interesting topic
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Anne McNamara
02 Nov 2019
Great article that encourages reflection of the patients journey from arrival to discharge and how the environment can influence the experience.
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Nga Diep
28 Oct 2022
Community Care Worker
It can help me to get better skills and policy to support the client as much as I can
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Shecamilyn Fallarcuna
28 May 2021
Informative
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Adele MARSHALL
01 Nov 2022
Great learning
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suzanne haeusler
25 Oct 2022
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This resource starts with the design of the hospital and finishing with safe outcomes for patients and everyone
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Weisam Tang
14 Nov 2022
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Good and short information
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