Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for accreditation?
Accreditation is open to diagnostic imaging service providers who access claims under the MBS including services provided through office-based providers, hospitals and mobile practitioners who have a Location Specific Practice Number (LSPN). Payment of Medicare subsidies is linked to accreditation.
How much does diagnostic imaging accreditation with QIP cost?
QIP aims to provide cost-effective accreditation services.
QIPs accreditation fees are all inclusive, simple to understand and payable only once during the relevant accreditation period. QIP does not charge membership fees, registration or annual fees.
QIP can provide a customised quotation for the accreditation of your service on your request.
To request a quote for your service, call QIP on 1300 888 329 or email: info@qip.com.au
Register your service for accreditation now via the 'apply' tab on the QIP home page or via this 'apply' link.
What is quality?
Quality is the degree of excellence of a product, service, or process.
QIP plays a key role in ensuring that quality service provision in the health and human services industry is maintained by measuring the degree to which service providers meet the requirements of the Standards relevant to their profession. Standards encourage service providers to monitor and continually improve the services their business delivers, including education, management, the rights and needs of patients and/or clients, and the physical facilities of their business.
What are the key accreditation dates?
If you are a diagnostic imaging service provider, your service should hold either accreditation under Stage I of the Scheme, or deemed accreditation under Stage II of the Scheme.
The key accreditation dates are as follows:
- 30 June 2011: Due date for practices with deemed accreditation to be accredited against the Entry Level or Full Suite of Standards.
- 30 June 2012: Due date for Stage I accredited practices to be accredited against the Full Suite of Standards.