Comprehensive Care Standard

The Comprehensive Care Standard is one of eight in the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards and is critical when caring for people with cognitive impairment or at risk of delirium. The standards aim to ensure comprehensive health care that meets their individual needs, and considers the impact of their health issues on their life and wellbeing. It also aims to ensure that risks of harm for patients during health care are prevented and managed through targeted strategies.