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ANZCA and the Commission developed a joint position statement supporting ISO as part of a global initiative to improve patient safety through reducing erroneous epidural and intrathecal injections. The statement recommends that devices incorporating small-bore connectors be classified and regulated in accordance with ISO 80369-6:2016, and specifies the planning required to implement neuraxial connectors safely. The statement was issued to public and private sector health facilities and relevant professional bodies in June 2017. Highlights Established a clearing house portal for medication alerts and medical device safety notifications Held a roundtable on small-bore connectors for liquids and gases with ANZCA Released a joint position statement with ANZCA on safe use of neuraxial connectors. Priority 2: Partnering with patients, consumers and communities The aim of this priority area is to ensure the health system enables patients, consumers and members of the com-munity to participate as partners with their health professionals in all aspects of health care Person-centred healthcare systems There is good evidence to show that using person-centred approaches to care can lead to better health outcomes, better patient experiences and greater efficiency. Delivering person-centred care allows consumers to have more control over treatment decisions, giving them a greater sense of ownership of their health. The Commission is committed to supporting a health system in which patients, consumers and members of the community are treated as partners in all aspects of healthcare planning, design, delivery and evaluation. The Commission has been examining different ways to support the shift towards a more consistently person-centred healthcare system. In 2016–17, the Commission integrated new requirements into the NSQHS Standards (2nd ed.) on partnering with consumers, both in governance and in care delivery. This involved developing a range of new actions and integrating person-centred principles across the NSQHS Standards (2nd ed.), with a particular focus on the Partnering with Consumers, Clinical Governance and Comprehensive Care standards. The Commission also started work on identifying the common attributes or characteristics of high-performing