About The Program
Open Disclosure is the open discussion of incidents that result in harm to a patient while receiving health care. The essential elements of open disclosure are outlined in the National Open Disclosure Standard (the standard).The objective of the Commission's Open Disclosure program is to support jurisdictions and facilities to implement the standard, by undertaking the activities which are essential to the implementation of the standard and which can most effectively be undertaken at the national level.
Open Disclosure Standard
Open Disclosure is the open discussion of incidents that result in harm to a patient while receiving health care. The essential elements of open disclosure are outlined in The National Open Disclosure Standard (PDF 495 KB).In April 2008, Health Ministers agreed to work towards the implementation of the National Open Disclosure Standard in all health care facilities.
Open Disclosure Highlights - 2009
Development of survey tools to help healthcare facilities track the effectiveness of their Open Disclosure practices.Articles on the evaluation of the Open Disclosure pilot make a big impact in Switzerland and internationally.
Leading American disclosure expert, Professor Tom Gallagher gave presentations during his visit to three states in June 2009.
Did you know?
Over 700 Australians suffer serious adverse events every year.Some, but not all, of these people will receive Open Disclosure.
Supporting implementation of the Open Disclosure Standard
The Commission’s Open Disclosure Program includes a number of initiatives to support jurisdictions and facilities to implement the Open Disclosure Standard; all aim to ensure that Open Disclosure is undertaken in ways that are most effective for patients. The initiatives include:The Commission also has a range of Open Disclosure Resources available.
Contacts
Graham Bedford(02) 9263 3723
