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Finding the key to quality at the APA Conference 2013
The 2013 APA Conference was a resounding success. Held on 17 to 20 October in Melbourne, the conference attracted over 2,200 participants from 25 counties.
Read MoreFuture-proof your dental practice with the Primary and Community Healthcare Standards
In the world of dental care, staying ahead of the curve is essential to providing top-tier service to your patients. That’s why we’re excited to share some important news that will impact your dental practice starting 1 May 2024. The Australian Dental Association (ADA) has worked diligently with the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality…
Read MoreGet your team together and become change-makers in health!
With Change Day only 13 days away, now is the perfect opportunity to get your team together and commit to making a change within our health and community care system– whether the change is within your workplace, is an individual contribution or will impact change to the wider health and community care industry, it all…
Read MoreGovernment’s Long Term National Health Plan announced
For the first time, mental health is being equally recognised alongside physical health.
Read MoreHonorary Doctor of Letters honoris causa awarded to QIP Chair Gary Smith
Congratulations to QIP Chair Gary Smith for receiving an Honorary Doctor of Letters honoris causa (HonDLitt) from the University of New England (UNE). Gary was officially presented with his HonDLItt on Saturday 30 April 2022.
Read MoreHonouring Frontline Heroes at the Queensland Community Impact Awards 2023
The Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) has unveiled the distinguished finalists for this year’s Queensland Community Impact Awards. We extend our warmest congratulations to all the nominees, whose collective efforts are bolstering our communities and fostering their growth. These Awards serve as a tribute and celebration of outstanding contributions within the community services sector,…
Read MoreIn the NT and need help understanding the NDIS?
Drop into our Darwin office or meet up with us in Alice Springs for personalised certification or verification advice.
Read MoreInstitutions urged to pilot national safeguarding standards to prevent child sexual abuse
MEDIA RELEASE Quality Innovation Performance Limited (QIP) – an internationally accredited Australian standards organisation has urged institutions working with children to act now to create environments that actively prevent child sexual abuse. Chair of QIP, Gary Smith, praised the Federal Government’s announcement this week of the 10-year national strategy for the prevention of child sexual…
Read MoreISQua’s 37th International Conference 2021
ISQua’s 37th International Conference is online from 1 – 11 July 2021. The theme is Emotion, Inspiration and Creativity: Pathways to Global Health Quality.
Read MoreJoin us as we celebrate the inaugural World Patient Safety Day!
We’d love to hear about some of the ways your team is contributing to patient safety and how you decide to celebrate World Patient Safety Day on 17 September.
Read MoreJoint Statement: Australian Bushfires
We recognise that many Australians are at risk and wish them safe keeping throughout the current bushfire crisis. We will be implementing our exceptional circumstance policy to assist our clients as much as possible and will continue to do so for as long as required.
Read MoreLaunch of the first Australian suicide prevention program standards
QIP is excited to promote the launch of the Suicide Prevention Australia Standards for Quality Improvement, 1st Edition (the Standards).
Read MoreLeading Change in Health Care: There is a Better Way
25 September 2013 – 25 September 2013 Darling Drive Map and Directions | Register Description: 23 years ago, SSM Health Care looked for a way to ensure consistent, positive outcomes throughout its large and complex organization. Continuous quality improvement (CQI) was hailed as a way to improve systems and processes. Several years later, the organization…
Read MoreMeet Taryn! Inaugural Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Traineeship Program Intern
Earlier this year the AGPAL Group of Companies was excited to welcome our inaugural intern, Taryn Anno as part of our Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Traineeship Program in consultation with AFL SportsReady. In celebration of National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day (4 August), Taryn has taken the time to share information about…
Read MoreNAIDOC WEEK 22 – GET UP! STAND UP! SHOW UP!
NAIDOC Week celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It’s an opportunity for all Australians to come together, learn about First Nations cultures and histories, and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. To accomplish systemic change, we all must Get Up! Stand Up!…
Read MoreNAIDOC Week Paint and Yarn
Along with many Australians from all walks of life, AGPAL and QIP staff recently took part in a range of activities to support NAIDOC Week 2021. NAIDOC Week offers a great opportunity to celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of our week-long NAIDOC program, members of…
Read MoreNational Model Clinical Governance Framework in Development
In late December 2016, the Australian Commission for Quality in Health Care advised their plans to develop a national model clinical governance framework to be used as a guide to support effective corporate governance and improve the safety and quality of care.
Read MoreNavigating Accreditation: A Beginner’s Guide to the Primary and Community Healthcare Standards
Australia’s healthcare landscape is rapidly evolving, welcoming a new era of transformation aimed at ensuring the safety and quality of healthcare services delivered in primary and community settings. At the forefront of this are the National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards (the Primary and Community Healthcare Standards), developed by the Australian Commission…
Read MoreNDIS verification queries? Join our free webinar
Join our webinar at 10.30am (AEST) on Thursday 21 November to gain an in-depth insight into what to expect during a verification audit and how to best prepare for it, the evidence requirements, and the short-term costs and long-term benefits.
Read MoreNew primary and community healthcare standards launched
The Primary and Community Healthcare Standards were recently launched, introducing Australia’s first nationally consistent framework for safety and quality in primary and community care.
Read MoreNSQHS Standards – Commission Advisory Statement and Updates
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released an Advisory and several updates relating to the National Safety and Quality in Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.
Read MoreNSQHS Standards report released October 2014
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care released their NSQHS Standards in 2013: Transforming the safety and quality of health care report in October 2014. The mandatory implementation of national standards for improving the safety and quality of healthcare in Australia is producing promising results and generating widespread engagement and support. The…
Read MoreNSQHS Standards: key changes from first to second editions
We’ve summarised some of the key changes of the NSQHS Standards from the first to second editions, and the changes to the accreditation process.
Read MoreNT Assessors Required: an ideal professional development activity
QIP was recently awarded the provision of assessments under the NT Quality and Safeguarding Framework for disability service providers in the Northern Territory, which are registered as part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), by the Northern Territory Government. As QIP will be undertaking a significant amount of work in the Northern Territory, we…
Read MorePositive workplaces and high performing teams new QIP e-Learning Module now available!
Want to strengthen your organisation‘s positive workplace culture and create a high performing team? Look no further than QbAY in your QIP accreditation hub.
Read MorePositive Workplaces: Celebrating diversity and inclusivity
Ideas to support you with ensuring your workplace’s celebrations incorporate diversity and inclusivity.
Read MorePrimary Health Networks Appointed
The Federal Government announced the wining tenders in the $900 million Primary Health Networks (PHN) scheme last Saturday. The 31 Primary Health Networks will replace the previous government’s Medicare Locals. The Government has outlined six key priorities for targeted work in mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, population health, health workforce, eHealth and…
Read MoreProvisional Accreditation – Primary and Community Healthcare Standards
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) launched the National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards (Primary and Community Care Standards or PCHS) on 12 October 2021. QIP is proud to be an approved accrediting agency by the Commission against the PHCS Standards and associated accreditation scheme. With…
Read MoreQIC Health and Community Service Standards 7th Edition (v1.1) launched
The revised version leverages the strengths of the QIC Standards 7th Edition whilst filling in minor gaps, helping maximise organisation outcomes across the Australian community service sector and evolving it to a more contemporary structure.
Read MoreQIC Health and Community Service Standards 7th Edition Review
The QIC Standards are reviewed on a regular basis in accordance with the QIC Standards Development and Review policy and the principles approved by the ISQua). This is to ensure that the QIC Standards are developed and reviewed according to world best practice.
Read MoreQIC Health and Community Services Standards 7th Edition has launched!
Following 18 months of consultation with community representatives Australia‐wide, Quality Innovation Performance Limited (QIP) has launched a new set of industry Standards to enhance key areas of service delivery and operational processes within community organisations across all States and Territories. The QIC Health and Community Services Standards 7th Edition support a wide range of organisations…
Read MoreQIC Standards 7th Edition pilot a success
QIC Health and Community Services Standards 7th Edition is currently under development, with the official release to be announced soon.
Read MoreQIC Standards Review and Update
The QIC Standards are reviewed on a regular basis in accordance with the QIC Standards Development and Review policy and the principles approved by the International Society of Health Care (ISQua), namely the Guidelines and Principles for the Development of Health and Social Care Standards (4th Edition). Undertaking of this process ensures that the QIC…
Read MoreQIP and AGPAL take a walk in clients' shoes
In 2013 the AGPAL Group of Companies underwent it’s third cycle of accreditation against the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua) International Accreditation Standards for Healthcare External Evaluation Organisations 3rd edition. ISQua is responsible for assessment against the Standards and is the only organisation to ‘accredit the accreditors’. ISQua’s accreditation program has been…
Read MoreQIP congratulates Carers QLD: first organisation in Australia to achieve QIP Safeguarding Accreditation
Chair of QIP, Gary Smith congratulated Carers Queensland for being the first organisation in Australia to achieve accreditation against the pilot edition of QIP’s newly developed QIP Standards for Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults. In presenting the Certificate of Accreditation to Carers Queensland Chair, Jim Toohey, Mr Smith said QIP’s Safeguarding Accreditation Program is Australia’s…
Read MoreQIP granted approval from Commission to assess to NSQHS Standards second edition
QIP have been granted approval by the Australian Commission of Safety and Quality in Health Care to assess to the NSQHS Standards (second edition) from 1 January 2019 until 31 December 2021.
Read MoreQIP Hospital Client Exclusive – Nursing Scholarships with University of Tasmania
QIP has been provided with an opportunity to partner with the University of Tasmania (UTAS), to provide QIP Hospital Clients with access to an exclusive Nursing Scholarship for H4F Bachelor of Nursing with Professional Honours (Specialisation).
Read MoreQIP ready to help disability service providers with NDIS audit requirements
QIP is pleased to advise that our application to be an Approved Quality Auditor for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been accepted by the NDIS Commission.
Read MoreQIP ready to support accreditation against NSQHS Standards (second edition)
As an accreditation agency approved to assess against the NSQHS Standards (second edition), QIP is ready to ‘hit the ground running’ to ensure the best possible transition to the second edition.
Read MoreQIP recognised as a leading innovator in healthcare
Quality Innovation Performance (QIP) has been recognised as one of the top 12 most innovative companies in Brisbane by the Brisbane Innovation Scorecard for delivering innovations in physiotherapy accreditation. The accreditation program, developed by QIP in collaboration with the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA), had generally been viewed as a good concept by the profession, however,…
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