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Accredited organisations win big at 2021 AOD Awards NSW
QIP would like to congratulate the five QIP accredited winners at the AOD Awards for the NSW Non Government Sector
Read MoreAdelaide HOW2 Training – Rainbow Tick
Does your organisation have aspirations to increase inclusivity and celebrate diversity? The HOW2 create lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) inclusive services program provides practical support to enable organisations to work towards these goals.
Read MoreAGPAL & QIP 2016 Conference
AGPAL and QIP are excited to announce that we will be hosting our own conference in Brisbane from 26 to 28 May 2016. The AGPAL and QIP 2016 Conference will be a dynamic place for fact-finding, learning, engaging and connecting with like-minded quality focused peers and presenters. The program will be hands-on and interactive, equipping…
Read MoreAGPAL & QIP 2018 Conference: program now available
AGPAL & QIP 2018 Conference 17 – 19 May, Grand Hyatt Melbourne Early bird registration closes 20 February Register today at www.agpalqipconference.com.au Our action-packed AGPAL and QIP 2018 Conference program is now available with so much more than only accreditation. Encompassing a range of sessions and workshops offering valuable insights and teachings into an array…
Read MoreAGPAL & QIP Conference 2018 – the countdown has begun!
Only one year to go! SAVE THE DATE for the AGPAL and QIP Conference, taking place in Melbourne from 17 to 19 May 2018.
Read MoreAGPAL & QIP Excellence Awards 2016 – Finalists Announced!
We are excited to announce the finalists of the AGPAL and QIP Excellence Awards! We were delighted to receive a large volume of high calibre nominations from around the nation, which were judged by a panel of industry experts. We thank each and every one of these teams for taking the time to submit their…
Read MoreAGPAL & QIP Excellence Awards 2016 – Congratulations to award recipients!
The AGPAL and QIP Excellence Awards recognise AGPAL and QIP accredited practices, organisations or services, who consistently go above and beyond to implement and embed quality improvements, have teams that love to innovate, demonstrate a dedicated approach to patient and consumer services and/or care, and have a clear understanding of related industry standards. Please join…
Read MoreAGPAL & QIP Excellence Awards 2018 – winners announced
QIP is excited to announce the winners for the AGPAL & QIP Excellence Awards.
Read MoreAGPAL & QIP Excellence Awards 2018 – finalists announced
AGPAL and QIP are excited to announce the AGPAL and QIP Excellence Awards finalists for the 2018 awards.
Read MoreAGPAL & QIP Excellence Awards 2018 – nominations now open for AGPAL & QIP Clients
The AGPAL & QIP Excellence Awards recognise AGPAL and QIP accredited practices, organisations and/or services that constantly go above and beyond to implement and embed quality improvements, with teams that love to innovate, demonstrate dedicated approaches to patient and consumer services and/or care, and have a clear understanding of relevant industry standards. Each award category…
Read MoreAGPAL & QIP Exclusive Sponsors of 2018 AAPM Practice Manager of the Year Awards
AGPAL and QIP are once again proud and excited to sponsor the AAPM Practice Manager of the Year Awards. The 2018 AAPM National Practice Manager of the Year will receive a $5,000 travel voucher to spend on a well-deserved getaway!
Read MoreAGPAL & QIP proud to support White Ribbon mission
AGPAL and QIP are proud to support the mission of White Ribbon.
Read MoreAGPAL & QIP sponsor AAPM Practice Manager of the Year Awards 2017
AGPAL and QIP are once again proud and excited to sponsor the AAPM Practice Manager of the Year Awards 2017.
Read MoreAGPAL Group appoints new CEO
As part of the AGPAL Group of Companies, we’re excited to share our Board’s appointment of our new CEO, Adj. Associate Professor Tina Janamian. Adj. Associate Professor Tina Janamian is the successor of Dr Stephen Clark, who has served as our Group CEO for the past fifteen years.
Read MoreAGPAL Group awarded tender to develop Health Care Homes resources
Earlier this year the Department of Health (DoH) requested tender submissions for the development of a suite of educational resources for Health Care Homes in Australia. Partnering with CFEP Surveys, the AGPAL Group of Companies were successfully awarded this contract in November 2016. The DoH is transforming Australia’s primary health care system by improving the…
Read MoreAGPAL Group employees participate in Living LGBTI training
AGPAL and QIP are proud to support the mission of White Ribbon.
Read MoreAGPAL Group of Companies host partner for 2021 ISQua Conference
Brisbane and the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) have won the right to host 1500 of the world’s leading health care experts at the ISQua International Conference in 2021.
Read MoreAGPAL Group supports the ‘Closing the Gap National Agreement’
The AGPAL Group of Companies are formally showing our support for the new National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
Read MoreAGPAL Surveyor Master Class 2013
25 September 2013 – 25 September 2013 Darling Drive Map and Directions | Register Description: For AGPAL Surveyors Only Morning Session: Managing Vaccines and Cold Chain Management 10:30 to 13:00 The workshop provides an opportunity to bring your skills up to speed, learn practical tips and network with your colleagues. The workshop is led by…
Read MoreApply now for The Russell Renhard Scholarship 2020
The QIP team is excited to announce that The Russell Renhard Scholarship is now accepting applications, $5,000 will be provided to the recipient.
Read MoreARVAS Standards Assessors needed
ARVAS has recently experienced significant uptake from retirement villages nationally. We are seeking expressions of interest from qualified professionals to be Assessors.
Read MoreASES accreditation for homelessness providers in NSW
From 30 June 2024, all specialist homelessness service (SHS) providers contracted to deliver programs under the New South Wales Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) will be required to be accredited at the ASES Certificate level (or equivalent) in order to continue to receive DCJ funding for future contracts.
Read MoreAssessors in Focus: Daena Wilson
Daena Wilson, a newly certified assessor with QIP, brings vast experience from NSW Health. Join us for a Q&A where Daena shares insights, motivations, and lessons from assessments. Explore her expertise in healthcare improvement and accreditation’s pivotal role.
Read MoreAssessors in Focus: Jason Cirone
Jason Cirone, Chief Allied Health Officer at Northern Health, brings vast expertise to QIP. He advocates accreditation for healthcare leaders and shares insights into his role’s demands and accreditation process. Explore his dedication to healthcare quality and safety.
Read MoreAssessors in Focus: Leanne Boyd
QIP proudly introduces Leanne Boyd, a newly certified assessor and former Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer. With extensive experience, Leanne emphasises quality and continuous improvement in healthcare services, sharing insights on accreditation.
Read MoreAssessors in Focus: Rebecca Larcombe
Rebecca Larcombe joins QIP’s team, bringing 18 years’ healthcare experience from Australia and the UK. We discuss her insights on QIP’s accreditation process, her rewarding experience as an assessor, and her dedication to enhancing patient safety and healthcare outcomes.
Read MoreCelebrate NAIDOC Week 2020
To support your organisation in celebrating NAIDOC Week 2020, QIP clients have access to our Cultural Learning e-Learning module, which aims to raise awareness and support clients to achieve a high level of cultural competence.
Read MoreCelebrating a Decade of Inclusivity: A Reflection on Rainbow Tick Accreditation
As we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Rainbow Tick standards, we take a moment to reflect on the profound impact of LGBTIQA+ inclusivity in healthcare.
Read MoreCelebrating World Accreditation Day 2017 with the ISQua Fellowship Internship Programme
In an effort to set the benchmark for accreditation and healthcare quality on an international scale, the AGPAL Group of Companies is pleased to again be supporting the ISQua Fellowship Internship Programme.
Read MoreChange Day 2016 Pledge
Change Day, Wednesday 16 March 2016, is a day where members of health and community care across Australia are encouraged to make a pledge to do one thing to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals; communities and the Australian health and community care system as a whole. The AGPAL Group of Companies share and…
Read MoreComplimentary Bushfire Recovery Webinar
To support recovery efforts in a small way, our AGPAL team will be delivering a complimentary webinar titled ‘Bushfire recovery – tools and techniques to assist during the primary care disaster recovery effort’.
Read MoreCongratulations to the Diocese of Parramatta – Australia’s first Catholic organisation to achieve external safeguarding accreditation
On Tuesday 7 March, AGPAL Group Chief Executive – Dr Tina Janamian, proudly joined key members of the Diocese of Parramatta and a number of parishioners to celebrate their achievement of accreditation against the QIP Safeguarding Standards for Children and Vulnerable Adults, Pilot Edition.
Read MoreConsultation on resources to support the NSQHS Standards (second edition)
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) is seeking feedback on draft resources to support the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (second edition) via public consultation until mid-to-late May 2017. The Standards, along with drafted resources to assist with preparing for and implementing systems and processes for…
Read MoreCosmetic Surgery Standards to Better Protect Patients
With the exponential growth of cosmetic surgery in recent years, The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) is currently developing the National Safety and Quality Cosmetic Surgery Standards (Cosmetic Surgery Standards). The Cosmetic Surgery Standards have been developed for implementation in facilities where cosmetic surgery is performed, with the aim of…
Read MoreCrohn’s & Colitis – GP Aware Project
Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL) is proud to be partnering with Crohn’s & Colitis Australia (CCA) and the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) to co-develop Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) training resources for the ‘GP Aware Project’.
Read MoreDomestic and Family Violence Awareness Training
The AGPAL & QIP Education and Training Team are proud to have co-developed with Micah Projects the ‘Domestic and Family Violence and Awareness Training’ eLearning module. This module is complimentary for all QIP clients.
Read MoreDraft ‘NSQHS Standards Guide for community health services’ open for consultation
The draft NSQHS Standards Guide for community health services is open for consultation up to close of business on Friday 18 September 2020.
Read MoreElevating Healthcare: Navigating the National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards
Australia experienced a profound transformation in its healthcare landscape with the launch of the National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards (the Primary and Community Healthcare Standards) in October 2021. Forged by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (The Commission), these standards mark a significant stride in ensuring the…
Read MoreExceeding Expectations in the QIC Standards
There are four levels of attainment used when assessing an organisation against the Quality Improvement Council (QIC) Standards. These attainment levels provide an overall rating for each Standard and comprise of exceeded, met, met in part and not met. An organisation has exceeded the Standard if: MET rating descriptors have been achieved; AND Routine review…
Read MoreExperts to examine whether quality makes a difference
World renowned experts in the healthcare quality movement will explore the role of quality at the International Health Care Conference, 25-28 September in Sydney. The four day conference will bring together the best international and Australian minds to explore the key debate – ‘Quality care: Does it make a difference?’ Focusing on the central role…
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