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Partnering with Consumers Standard: Enhancing Primary and Community Healthcare

05 May 2024

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.

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Understanding Clinical Governance: A crucial standard within the Primary and Community Healthcare Standards

01 May 2024

Clinical governance involves the connections and responsibilities among various healthcare groups such as regulators, funders, healthcare workers and patients. Combining safety and quality systems with governance processes is a highly effective method for actively managing and enhancing the safety and quality of healthcare or community service providers.

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Future-proof your dental practice with the Primary and Community Healthcare Standards

23 April 2024

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…

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Navigating Accreditation: A Beginner’s Guide to the Primary and Community Healthcare Standards

15 April 2024

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…

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Celebrating a Decade of Inclusivity: A Reflection on Rainbow Tick Accreditation

10 April 2024

As we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Rainbow Tick standards, we take a moment to reflect on the profound impact of LGBTIQA+ inclusivity in healthcare.

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Unlocking Healthcare Excellence: Insights from the Primary and Community Healthcare Standards Webinar

Unlocking Healthcare Excellence: Insights from the Primary and Community Healthcare Standards Webinar

21 March 2024

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…

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Elevating Healthcare: Navigating the National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards

25 January 2024

Australia experienced a profound transformation in its healthcare landscape with the launch of the National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards (the Primary and Community Healthcare Standards) in October 2021. Forged by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (The Commission), these standards mark a significant stride in ensuring the…

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Assessors in Focus: Daena Wilson

11 December 2023

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: Rebecca Larcombe

02 November 2023

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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Assessors in Focus: Jason Cirone

26 October 2023

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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