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QIP 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 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 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 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 importance of creating a social media policy
As social media becomes an ever more popular form of communication it can also act as a great communication tool to keep in contact with your consumers/patients and local community.
Read MoreThe importance of cyber and data security – discover our ‘Top 4 Tips’
The recent global cyber attack in May 2017 indicates that now is the time to review your practice’s current computer security systems, backups and processes to ensure your practice is protected from an attack. AGPAL and QIP’s IT team have identified the top 4 tips to start mitigating your risk.
Read MoreThe QIP Safeguarding Standards – supporting the aims of National Child Protection Week 2022
This year’s National Child Protection Week (4-10 September 2022) shines a light on what we know about children growing up safe and supported, and asks ‘how can we translate that knowledge into action?’ We know: Children THRIVE when they grow up safe, connected, and supported in their family, community, and culture Children have the RIGHT…
Read MoreThe Russell Renhard Scholarship recipients 2017 announced
With a large number of high calibre submissions, our judging panel has now made their decision and we are proud to announce our 2017 QIP Russell Renhard Scholarship recipient. We would have liked to support numerous organisations with the progression of their nominated project as it was extremely challenging for our judging panel to select…
Read MoreThere’s always more than one option – discover the benefits of QIP accreditation
With accreditation against the National Safety and Quality in Health Service (NSQHS) Standards a mandatory requirement for day hospital and day procedure services across Australia, did you know that multiple accreditation providers are available to you and your team?
Read MoreTransforming Healthcare Accreditation: The Introduction of Short Notice Assessments
In the pursuit of enhancing the quality of healthcare services, Australia’s Health Service Safety and Quality Accreditation (AHSSQA) Scheme is introducing mandatory short notice assessments as part of the accreditation process. Aimed at hospitals and day procedure services, collectively known as health service organisations (HSOs), this approach seeks to bring about real-time evaluation and continued…
Read MoreTransitioning from NSQHS Standards to National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards
In October 2021, a significant shift occurred within Australian healthcare with the introduction of the National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards (Primary and Community Healthcare Standards). These standards were launched to protect the public from harm and improve the quality of health care delivered across primary and community settings. Developed by the…
Read MoreUnlocking Healthcare Excellence: Insights from the Primary and Community Healthcare Standards Webinar
Australia’s healthcare landscape has entered a new era of transformation with the introduction of the National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards (the Primary and Community Healthcare Standards), developed by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission). These Standards serve as a pillar for ensuring public welfare and…
Read MoreWe’d love your support! QIP is shaving the world for blood cancer!
The number of Australians impacted by cancer is alarming. Every day 35 Australians are diagnosed with a blood cancer – that’s one Aussie every 41 minutes, and although research is improving survival, sadly an Australian loses their life to blood cancer every two hours. As part of their fundraising efforts, each year the Leukaemia Foundation…
Read MoreWorld Accreditation Day 2015
June 9, 2015 marks World Accreditation Day a global initiative by IAF and ILAC to raise awareness of the importance of accreditation.
Read MoreWorld Health Day competition
World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on 7 April, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization (WHO). This year, World Health Day is focused on urgent actions needed to keep humans and the planet healthy and to foster a movement to create societies focused on well-being.
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