Quality Indicator Repository
Quality indicators are standardised, evidence-based measures used to monitor and evaluate the quality and safety of care. The ACAC developed a Quality Indicator Repository. For information on its development see this document.
Please navigate the Quality Indicator Repository to learn about the quality indicators we identified across care settings and their defining, data, and source attributes. You can also use the Quality Indicator Repository to download quality indicators of interest to you.
A call buttons visible and within easy reach within the toilet cubicle
A departmental policy regarding the use of restraints that accounts for the ethics regarding restraints
A large and easy-to-see calendar/ clock
A sign on the inside of the toilet door to show the way out
Adequate lighting in toilets/changing cubicles
All hazardous liquids and solids locked away
An efficient/effective and non-stressful call system
An obvious reception desk
Artificial light adequate and even
Assistive technologies with proven benefits and cost-effectiveness come to market
Availability of alternatives to traditional residential care
Availability/reimbursement of community medical care services
Chairs have arm rests (are they supportive when getting up from the chair)
Chairs in waiting areas arranged in clusters to encourage conversation
Changes in floor levels; steps/slopes clearly marked, and all slopes no more than 1:20
Clear guidelines in place in this department regarding care involvement and confidential information sharing
Clear signage showing the name of the hospital and the department
Clutter free
Colours consistently used to help patient's find their way around
Comfortable seating
Consistent symbolism (pictures/objects/patterns consistently used to help patient's find their way around)
Contrasting colour to the walls
Correct time and date displayed on calendar/ clock
Dementia-specific adult day centre places (per 10 000 population)
Dementia-specific hospice care beds (per 10 000 population)