Components | Reason for selection | Sentinel indicator items | Data source | References |
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Primary prevention | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Cervical cancer screening | Cervical smear tests improve the early detection and treatment of cervical cancer and improve survival and quality of life. | Cervical cancer screening coverage | Audit | NHHRC [17] |
Immunisation | Immunisation is a very important public health measure that can prevent the spread of common infectious diseases that cause significant morbidity and mortality. | Immunisation coverage: | Audit | |
 |  |    • Children |  |  |
 |  |    • Older adults (65+years) |  |  |
 |  |    • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders |  |  |
Secondary prevention | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Recording of modifiable risk factors in medical records | Many common chronic diseases are preventable if the risk factors are identified and managed so that there can be improved health status and reduced health inequalities and need for health care. |    • Smoking status | Audit | |
 |  |    • Body Mass Index |  |  |
 |  |    • Alcohol use |  |  |
 |  |    • Blood pressure |  |  |
Treatment goals and outcomes | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Safety | Minimizing or eliminating inappropriate prescribing improves quality of care and health outcomes. | Safety - Risk management plan and use of medication alerts | Audit Audit | RACGP [20] |
Diabetes mellitus | The percentage of patients with diabetes mellitus for whom the ideal treatment goal of HbA1c* < 7% is met. | Management of diabetes mellitus (HbA1c readings) | Audit |