This week ACSQHC launched a new national standard of care for serious tears of the perineum, which are experienced by some women during childbirth.
The Third and Fourth Degree Perineal Tears Clinical Care Standard was developed by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, in consultation with consumers and health professionals working in maternity care.
A copy of the new standard can be downloaded here and resources including fact sheets and videos for consumers and clinicians can be found here.
For more information visit the Commission’s website or email ccs@safetyandquality.gov.au.
