The Australian health, community and human services sectors are currently feeling the effects of the COVID-19 and managing significant changes to processes and procedures as a result. QIP understands the extra pressure everyone is currently experiencing and is advocating on your behalf to the relevant regulatory bodies.
To keep your teams up-to-date with any changes to your accreditation assessments, we have developed the table below and will update as any changes are announced.
If you have any queries, contact your dedicated Client Liaison Officer:
E: info@qip.com.au
P: 1300 888 329
Standards |
Regulator |
Organisations Not Affected by COVID-19 |
Organisations Affected by COVID-19 |
Comment |
| NSQHS | ACQSHC | All assessments suspended | All assessments suspended | Excludes:
All other Suspension timeframes yet to be released by ACQSHC |
| HSS | DHHS VIC | Remote Assessment permitted | Remote Assessment permitted or
Extension upon application to DHHS |
Contact QIP for cancellation of assessments and extensions |
| ASES | DHS SA | Remote Assessment permitted | Remote Assessment permitted or
Extension upon application to DHS SA |
Contact QIP for cancellation of assessments and extensions |
| NSMHS | DOH | Remote Assessment permitted | Postponement of assessments and Extensions permitted | Contact QIP for postponement of assessment or extension |
| Rainbow Tick | RHV | Remote Assessment permitted | Remote assessment permitted including additional time (up to 6 months) to complete the full accreditation process.
Extension upon application to QIP |
Within the 6 month timeframe, an onsite visit may be required
Contact QIP for cancellation of assessments and extensions. QIP will liaise with RHV |
| QIC
|
QIP | Remote Assessment permitted | Postponement of assessments and Extensions permitted | Contact QIP for postponement of assessment or extension |
| Coal Mine Worker Health Scheme | DNRME | Desktop Assessment to progress | Extension of three (3) months permitted | Contact QIP to liaise with DNRME for extensions |
| DIAS | DOH Commonwealth | Desktop Assessment to progress | Awaiting confirmation from DOH Commonwealth. Advice to clients will be provided once received. | Contact QIP for details
|
| NSQHS Private Dental, Primary/Allied Services | ACQSHC | Suspension applied
Desktop Assessment may progress upon client request |
Suspension applied
Desktop Assessment may progress upon client request |
ACQSHC has applied a suspension, timeframes yet to be released
Contact QIP for details
|
| ARVAS | PCA/LASA | Desktop Assessment to progress | Remote assessment permitted including additional time (up to 6 months) to complete the full accreditation process.
Extension upon application to QIP |
Within the 6 month timeframe, an onsite visit may be required.
Contact QIP for cancellation of assessments and extensions. QIP will liaise with PCA and LASA |
| NDIS | NDIS Commission |
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QIP will liaise with the NDIS Commission regarding remote assessments |