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Emerging trends in NSQHS Standards assessments
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) has recently published assessment outcomes data for hospitals and day procedures. The findings show that most health services continue to meet the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, reinforcing the important role accreditation plays in supporting high quality and safe care.…
Updates to NSQHS Standards Accreditation Workbook
The Commission has updated the accreditation workbook that accompanies the 2021 Preventing and Controlling Infections Standard in the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards. The Addendum to the NSQHS Standards Accreditation Workbook has been updated to reflect new and emerging evidence. The 2021 Preventing and Controlling Infections Standard supports health service organisations to prevent, control…
Strengthening mental health systems across primary care
Mental health care across primary healthcare continues to evolve. General practices, pharmacists, allied health professionals, community organisations and digital providers are delivering increasingly integrated, accessible and responsive models of care. As services expand, strong governance and quality systems become essential. They provide the structure that enables safe, person-centred and coordinated mental health support across disciplines, settings and delivery modes. For many organisations, accreditation against the…
QIP launches the QIC Health and Community Services Standards 8th Edition
QIP is proud to announce the release of the QIC Health and Community Services Standards 8th Edition, a contemporary and strengthened framework designed to support high-quality, safe and responsive services across Australia’s diverse health and community sectors. Developed through an extensive national review and consultation process involving clients, assessors, sector experts and community organisations, the…
New Advisory: AS25/01 – Mandatory reporting of medical device adverse events
Before the year ends the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) has released a new Advisory AS25/01: Mandatory reporting of medical device adverse events, applicable to all health service organisations and approved accrediting agencies. Advisory AS25/01 outlines new legislative reporting obligations for adverse events involving medical devices under amendments to…
QIP Board leadership changes
At the QIP Board meeting held on Friday 12 December, a number of key Board changes were confirmed as part of QIP’s commitment to strong, forward-focused governance. Mr Gary Smith AM has stepped down from the role of Chair and will remain on the Board as an independent Director Ms Jo Watson has been appointed…
Walking in our clients’ shoes: QIP’s accreditation journey
At AGPAL and QIP, we know firsthand the level of commitment, preparation and ongoing effort it takes to achieve and maintain accreditation, because we go through it too. We know that at times it can be a challenging and overwhelming process but also one filled with lots of opportunity to improve and celebrate what we’re…
QIP Safeguarding Assessor Eligibility & Application
Become a QIP Safeguarding Assessor Apply your professional expertise to strengthen safeguarding systems for children and adults at risk QIP is building a national network of safeguarding professionals to conduct independent assessments against the QIP Safeguarding Standards for Children and Adults at Risk (QIP Safeguarding Standards) – Australia’s first internationally accredited safeguarding framework. If you…
QCOSS Conference 2025
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QCOSS Conference 2025 Competition
2025 QCOSS Conference 25 – 27 November 2025 Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
National Safety and Quality Cosmetic Surgery Standards
National Safety and Quality Cosmetic Surgery Standards
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