[4] The commission also develops and oversees two mandatory accreditation schemes for medical imaging services and pathology services, and is involved in the national digital mental health standards and the cosmetic surgery reform efforts.

[6] The Australian Health Service Safety and Quality Accreditation Scheme (AHSSQA) Scheme operationalises the standards by way of mandatory inspections, accreditation and reporting of health services in each state and territory.

[9] From 1 July 2023, short notice assessment began which reduced the notice period for hospitals, day procedure facilities and publicly funded or contracted community services to 24 hours.

[8] Alongside the national standards, ACSQHC also oversees a number of specific health care improvement programs.

[7] These include: These programs all broadly sit under one specific NSQHS Standard.