A Guide to Exploring Effective Partnerships in Healthcare

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Establishing effective partnerships in healthcare is not just a good idea – it’s essential as these partnerships play a significant role in enhancing the overall experience for patients. Imagine healthcare relationships built on principles like dignity, respect, shared information, and active participation.

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Adelaide HOW2 Training – Rainbow Tick

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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.

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AGPAL & 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…

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AGPAL & QIP 2018 Conference: program now available

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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…

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AGPAL & 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…

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AGPAL & 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…

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AGPAL & QIP Excellence Awards 2018 – nominations now open for AGPAL & QIP Clients

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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…

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AGPAL 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.

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AGPAL 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…

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AGPAL 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…

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ARVAS Standards Assessors needed

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ARVAS has recently experienced significant uptake from retirement villages nationally. We are seeking expressions of interest from qualified professionals to be Assessors.

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AS24/01: NSQHS Standards requirements for reprocessing of reusable medical devices in health service organisations

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has issued Advisory AS24/01, detailing the compliance requirements for health service organisations reprocessing reusable medical devices (RMDs) under Action 3.17 of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards. This advisory supersedes AS18/07 and aligns with the newly released AS 5369:2023 standard, which replaces…

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ASES 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.

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Assessors 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.

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Assessors 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.

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Assessors 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.

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Assessors 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.

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Building a Foundation for Excellence: Integrating Partnering with Consumers and Clinical Governance Standards in Pursuit of Clinical Safety

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Integrating Partnering with Consumers and Clinical Governance standards in healthcare establishes a robust foundation for implementing the Clinical Safety Standard. Together, they greatly shape a thorough clinical governance framework in Primary and Community Healthcare Standards, placing a high priority on patient safety and quality. This article delves into how these standards work together to enhance…

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Celebrate NAIDOC Week 2020

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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.

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Celebrating excellence: honouring individuals from within QIP accredited community organisations

The Australian Honours and Awards are a distinguished recognition of individuals and organisations that have made outstanding contributions to their communities, professions, and the nation. Established to acknowledge excellence across various fields, the honours highlight the impactful work of those whose dedication enriches Australian society. Every year, these awards remind us of the power of…

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Celebrating Primary Health Care Nurses

Today, Wednesday 05 February 2025 marks Australia’s national Primary Health Care Nurses Day, a date dedicated to celebrating the vital contributions of over 98,000 primary health care nurses nationwide. Having accredited thousands of general practices for close to 30 years, here at QIP we have had direct insights into the significant role these professionals play…

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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…

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Change 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…

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Complimentary Bushfire Recovery Webinar

AGPAL & QIP COMPLIMENTARY BUSHFIRE RECOVERY WEBINAR 2019 2020

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’.

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Consultation on resources to support the NSQHS Standards (second edition)

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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…

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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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