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New resources: New advisory AS18/07
NSQHS Standards advisories, issued by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission), provide formal guidance and direction on the interpretation and/or assessment of the NSQHS Standards. The following advisory has been updated, relating to Advisory AS18/07: Reprocessing of reusable medical devices in health service organisations. This update relates: • Segregation…
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 MorePartnering with Consumers Standard: Enhancing Primary and Community Healthcare
This article discusses the Partnering with Consumers Standard, which aims to create health services that look after the needs and priorities of consumers. It does this by enabling active partnerships between consumers, clinicians and health service organisations, so they can work together.
Read MorePCHS24/01: Requirements for reprocessing reusable medical devices in primary and community healthcare
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released Advisory PCHS24/01, outlining updated requirements for the reprocessing of reusable medical devices (RMDs) under the National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare (NSQPCH) Standards. Key Highlights: Adoption of AS 5369:2023: The advisory aligns with the updated AS 5369:2023 standard, replacing AS/NZS 4815:2006…
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,…
Read MoreQIP Safeguarding Accreditation readies for uptake with highly qualified, sector-experienced assessors
A cohort of already highly qualified, sector-experienced QIP Assessors recently convened in Sydney for a deep dive into the QIP Standards for Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults. The training garnered tremendous feedback from the group – each of whom looks forward to being part of the only safeguarding framework in Australia to provide independent, third-party assessment of an organisation’s safeguarding commitments.
Read MoreQIP supports Change Day on 11 March 2015
QIP, part of the AGPAL Group of Companies, is proud to be an official partner of Change Day.
Read MoreQuality Improvement Council (QIC) Business Update
The Quality Improvement Council (QIC) has developed Australian Standards and certified health and community services for over 20 years. The QIC Health and Community Services Standards and Accreditation Program play an important role in the implementation and development of continuous quality improvement. QIC now forms part of Quality Innovation Performance (QIP). QIP is the exclusive…
Read MoreQuality tops list as international health care leaders congregate in Brisbane
When you start comparing provision of health care in different countries there are a number of variables. How are safety and quality health standards managed in Europe, Asia or the Americas compared with the Middle East or Asia Pacific? For the first time the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua), the world’s largest…
Read MoreReview of the QIC Health and Community Service Standards – 7th Edition (v1.1)
In 2025, the QIC Standards 7th Edition (v1.1) will undergo a major review. This review will evaluate the applicability of the QIC Standards and identify potential areas for enhancement to ensure they remain relevant, practical, and forward-thinking.
Read MoreRussell Renhard Scholarship – applications are now open
QIP’s health and community clients are encouraged to apply for a $10,000 one-off payment to support a quality improvement project that aligns with Russell Renhard’s vision for ‘continual improvement in health and community service organisations in a manner that reflects social justice.’
Read MoreRussell Renhard Scholarship 2016 judging has commenced
Applications for the Quality Innovation Performance Limited (QIP) Russell Renhard Scholarship closed on Wednesday 9 November 2016. We would like to thank all of those QIP community clients who submitted applications, outlining the unique ways they are working towards improving health and wellbeing within our communities. Judging is currently underway, so be sure to look…
Read MoreRussell Renhard Scholarship 2021 recipients announced
Russell Renhard Scholarship 2021 recipients were recently announced at an online morning tea. From a pool of 11 exceptional finalists and in front of more than 120 virtual guests beaming in from across Australia, the $10,000 quality improvement Scholarship was awarded to Zoe Support Australia. A ‘surprise’ runner-up was also announced and awarded to The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture.
Read MoreSafe by design: A Closer Look at the Clinical Safety Standard in Primary and Community Healthcare
The Clinical Safety Standard is a fundamental component of ensuring high-quality care and minimising risks in primary and community healthcare settings. This standard addresses various safety and quality concerns commonly encountered in these environments, with a focus on preventing adverse events and promoting patient well-being.
Read MoreShining bright in the Top End – AAPM National Conference 2024 highlights
The 2024 AAPM National Conference in Darwin was an exciting event filled with knowledge-sharing, connections, and opportunities to support healthcare excellence. AGPAL and QIP proudly participated and engaged with attendees at Booths 1 and 2, and delivered key presentations on accreditation and quality improvement. The conference opened with the Saltwater Ceremony, a moving and…
Read MoreStand Up, Speak Out and Act #whiteribbonday 2016
Today is White Ribbon Day, a national violence prevention campaign and is part of the largest global movement to stop violence against women and children. Unfortunately family violence is far too prevalent within the Australian community.
Read MoreStrategic Planning
While the priority for health and community service providers is helping their patients, clients or consumers, these organisations are operated as a business, and like every other business, they need a plan.
Read MoreStreamlined Compliance: QIP’s Role in MPS and NSQHS Accreditation
Quality Innovation Performance Limited (QIP) proudly provides accreditation services to organisations seeking to meet the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, including the Multi-Purpose Services (MPS) Aged Care Module. This accreditation ensures that small, regional, and remote communities across Australia receive high-quality, integrated health and aged care services.
Read MoreThank you from Gary Smith, QIP Chair
Now that the dust is well and truly settled on the year that was 2020, and although the COVID-19 story has not fully run its course, I want to take the opportunity to acknowledge the tremendous efforts of the QIP Family throughout the past twelve months.
Read MoreThe AGPAL Group of Companies strongly supports marriage equality, diversity and inclusion across Australia
In September 2016, the AGPAL Group of Companies joined the movement to legalise marriage equality by submitting an official of letter of support via AustralianMarriageEquality.org. There are now 1,719 Australian organisations like ours supporting this national campaign. The Treasurer, under the Census and Statistics Act 1905, directed the Australian Statistician to collect and publish statistical…
Read MoreThe AGPAL Group supports the ACCREDIT Project
Strengthening organisational performance through accreditation research: the ACCREDIT Project Beginning in 2010, a partnership was formed between researchers at the University of New South Wales and the Board and staff of Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL). The ACCREDIT Project aims to conduct a series of studies into accreditation. The project is investigating the extent…
Read MoreThe Impact of ARVAS Accreditation on Renaissance Living Surrey Hills
In this Q&A article, we explore the practical impacts of Australian Retirement Village Accreditation Scheme (ARVAS) accreditation on Renaissance Living Surrey Hills, through an engaging interview with David Scott, Business Development Manager at Ravida. From enhancing organisational efficiency to boosting resident satisfaction, the ARVAS accreditation process has driven notable improvements within the organisation. David provides a firsthand account of how the accreditation aligns with their core values, fosters continuous improvement, and shapes risk management strategies.
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