Australian Capital Territory Audit of Surgical Mortality (ACTASM)

The purpose of ACTASM is to review all deaths that occur during an episode of surgical care and to provide opportunities for improvements in patient outcomes.

ACTASM, funded by ACT Health provides the audit process to all public and private locations in the ACT under Commonwealth Qualified Privilege. Further information about Qualified Privilege can be found in the Qualified Privilege declaration (PDF 2.06MB).

The ACTASM Management Committee meets quarterly and oversees the project which constitutes an invaluable foundation to the running and success of the audit program.