Developing overall design, multi-sectoral joint medical safety and quality management systems: The experience and enlightenment from the medical risk management system of New South Wales Of Australia

This article introduced the structure and features of the medical safety and quality management system of New South Wales (NSW) of Australia. The system was funded by government with overall design, multi-sectors involvement, and explicit roles of government, hospitals, and independent third parties. The system also developed national and state-wide regulations, policies, standards and their certification. The NSW Health Incident Information …