The AAQA/ACHS National QA database: a 12 month update. Australasian Association for Quality in Health Care. Australian Council on Healthcare Standards.

In its first 12 months of operation, the AAQA/ACHS National QA Database has succeeded in its aim of providing a networking channel for quality coordinators and managers. Thanks to the cooperation and interest of many health care professionals, the database now holds some 1800 entries and in its first year was accessed by more than 160 individuals. Contributors rated 86% of quality activities submitted as effective or very effective. The majority of entries were submitted by facilities with less than 150 beds and almost half of the entries came from NSW. Over half the entries were submitted by nursing and allied health professionals. The article describes the most common QA methods contributed to the database. Ongoing input to the database is essential. Individuals actively involved in quality activities are urged to contribute their experience, particularly in areas currently under-represented in the database.