Are you aware of the Colonoscopy Clinical Care Standards?

The Colonoscopy Clinical Care Standard has been developed by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare “….to ensure the safe and appropriate use of colonoscopy and to maximise patients’ likelihood of benefit from the procedure.”

1. Initial assessment and referral
2. Appropriate and timely colonoscopy
3. Informed decision making and consent
4. Bowel preparation
5. Sedation
6. Clinicians
7. Procedure
8. Discharge
9. Reporting and follow-up

• individuals who may have had a colonoscopy recommended or be considering undergoing a colonoscopy
• clinicians who are involved in performing, requesting or following up individuals after colonoscopy (including endoscopists, anaesthetists and general practitioners)
• health services who provide a facility where colonoscopy is performed.

• Find out more about the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare
• Read about the Colonoscopy Clinical Care Standard on the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare website
• Read the Colonoscopy Clinical Care Standard Consumer Fact Sheet
• Read the Colonoscopy Clinical Care Standard Clinician Fact Sheet