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Leading with pride: How Brisbane South PHN is embedding inclusion across the healthcare system
What does it take to create a health system where every person feels safe, welcome and respected? For Brisbane South PHN (the PHN), the Rainbow Tick accreditation process provided an opportunity to build stronger systems, empower staff, and enhance the organisation’s ability to support LGBTIQA+ communities with care and intention. Brisbane South PHN is one…
Understanding Clinical Care Standards in conjunction with your NSQHS Standards requirements
The Clinical Care Standards developed by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) provide consistent guidance on best practice for specific conditions, or health pathways. They aim to reduce any unwarranted variation to support safer, high-quality care by describing the care that people can expect to be offered for a…
Strength, Vision and Legacy: Celebrating Aboriginal Community-led impact
NAIDOC Week 2025 National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week is held every year to recognise and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia. In 2025, this date marks a significant milestone with NAIDOC being a time of national observance and advocacy for 50 years.…
Building the future: Aboriginal strength and vision through community leadership
NAIDOC Week 2025 National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week is held every year to recognise and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia. In 2025, this date marks a significant milestone with NAIDOC being a time of national observance and advocacy for 50 years.…
Dental Assessor Eligibility & Application
Become a QIP Dental Assessor Join QIP as a Dental Assessor and help improve the safety and quality of care in dental practices across Australia. We’re looking for experienced dental professionals to join our team as QIP Dental Assessors in response to increased demand for dental accreditation assessments. This contractor role involves conducting desktop assessments,…
New Advisory – Accreditation assessment requirements of health service organisations post significant clinical or governance review
The Commission recently released Advisory AS18/06, outlining mandatory requirements for accrediting agencies when assessing health service organisations that have undergone significant clinical or governance reviews. The Advisory ensures that external and non-routine internal reports – such as those from coronial investigations, sentinel events, or regulatory inspections – are reviewed as part of the accreditation process.…
New gap analysis tool for reprocessing reusable medical equipment
To support the implementation of the updated national standard AS 5369:2023, the Commission has released a Gap Analysis Tool designed to help health service organisations assess their compliance with reprocessing requirements for reusable medical equipment. While use of the tool is optional, it provides valuable guidance for evaluating current practices, identifying areas for improvement, and…
The importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults: minimising harm through safer systems and strengthened action
Safeguarding is a fundamental responsibility for all organisations—particularly those working with children and vulnerable adults. It is a proactive and continuous commitment to protecting individuals from harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Safeguarding goes beyond compliance; it involves embedding policies, procedures, and everyday practices that foster safe, respectful environments. It also means having clear, effective processes…
Celebrating South Eastern Sydney Local Health District’s Commitment to Patient Experience this Patient Experience Week!
Patient Experience Week (28 April – 2 May) is a global celebration of the people and organisations making a difference in patient care. This year’s theme, Building the Foundations of Experience, recognises those driving lasting improvements for their communities. At Quality Innovation Performance Limited (QIP), we proudly celebrate accredited organisations committed to safe, high-quality, patient-centred…
Harmony week: a time to celebrate diversity
Harmony week is an annual celebration of Australia’s cultural diversity which since its inception in 1999, has been highlighting the rich multicultural landscape and shared values that unite the country’s people. Taking place between 17 and 23 March, this week also coincides with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on…
Cosmetic Surgery Standards and Cosmetic Surgery Module – New implementation resources
The Commission has released new resources to support healthcare providers seeking accreditation to the Cosmetic Surgery Standards and the NSQHS Standards with the Cosmetic Surgery Module. Fact Sheet – Flowchart for an Assessment to the Cosmetic Surgery Standards This flowchart outlines the assessment process for facilities seeking accreditation under the NSQCS Standards, providing a clear…
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