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AMA Family Doctor Week 2019
Sunday 21 July kicked off the Australian Medical Association (AMA) Family Doctor Week; ‘Your family doctor and you: partnering for health.’
Read MoreATSICHS – first practices against the RACGP Standards 5th edition
Three ATSICHS Clinics – Browns Plains, Logan Primary Health Care Clinic (ATSICHS) and Loganlea Medical Centre – were the first general practices in Australia to complete accreditation against the RACGP Standards 5th edition.
Read MoreBenefits of accreditation for your practice AND your staff
Accreditation offers CPD point opportunities and Department of Health incentives to general practices.
Read MoreBetter support your IBD patients
Currently, Australia has one of the highest incidence rates of IBD globally, with numbers increasing each year, particularly in young people. Recognising the need to better support IBD patients and GPs and physicians, Crohn’s & Colitis Australia, with consortium partners the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) and AGPAL will soon be launching the ‘IBD for GPs and physicians’ eLearning platform as part of the IBD GP Aware Project.
Read MoreBoosting practice success: AGPAL insights from the RACGP Practice Owners Conference
Bennet and Lynne from the AGPAL Team attended the RACGP Practice Owners Conference in Cairns, engaging with healthcare professionals on accreditation. Key topics included digital transformation, financial management, and networking opportunities, fostering in-depth discussions and showcasing the advantages of AGPAL’s services to practice owners.
Read MoreBushfire Recovery Webinar
To support recovery efforts in a small way, our team delivered a complimentary webinar titled ‘Bushfire recovery – tools and techniques to assist during the primary care disaster recovery effort’.
Read MoreCelebrate NAIDOC Week 2020
To support your organisation in celebrating NAIDOC Week 2020, QIP clients have access to our Cultural Learning e-Learning module, which aims to raise awareness and support clients to achieve a high level of cultural competence.
Read MoreCelebrating 21 years of AGPAL
AGPAL, accreditation and the general practice sector have together come a long way during the past in 21 years.
Read MoreCelebrating Excellence: Sabrina Allam Named AAPM 2023 Practice Manager of the Year
We are thrilled to feature an exclusive Q&A with Sabrina Allam, the recipient of the prestigious AAPM 2023 Practice Manager of the Year award, announced in October 2023. This accolade recognises Sabrina’s exceptional contributions to practice management across multiple medical centres. Join us as we gain insights into her inspiring journey and the keys to…
Read MoreCelebrating Inaugural World Patient Safety Day
AGPAL is celebrating the World Health Organization (WHO) inaugural World Patient Safety Day, to create awareness of patient safety globally.
Read MoreChange Day 2016 Pledge
Change Day is a day where members of health and community care across Australia are encouraged to make a pledge to do one thing to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals; communities and the Australian …
Read MoreCleaning your practice’s ‘sneeze screens’
What’s required from the RACGP Standards 5th edition to clean your ‘COVID-19 installed’ screens?
Read MoreCoffee with Gary Competition
Practice Manager and AGPAL Surveyor, Gary Smith will be taking three AGPAL clients to breakfast during the AAPM Conference. The breakfast, occurring on Thursday 13 October at 7:30am, will provide the opportunity to get first-hand, tailored advice on all things accreditation and practice management from an industry expert with over 36 years of experience. Get…
Read MoreCoffee with Gary Industry Update | July 2024
In the recent Coffee with Gary webinar, several significant industry updates were shared by AGPAL Director and Co-Surveyor Gary Smith AM, impacting various aspects of healthcare practices and policy. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the key points discussed. Free Palliative Care Education and Training The Department of Health and Aged Care has compiled a…
Read MoreCoffee with Gary: Key Industry Updates from April 2024 Webinar
In our latest Coffee with Gary webinar, AGPAL Director and Co-Surveyor Gary Smith delved into several critical industry updates that are set to significantly impact general practice. With over three decades of experience, Gary’s insights are invaluable for healthcare professionals staying abreast of the latest trends and policies.
Read MoreCommission enables delay of accreditation on-site assessments
The Commission has now acknowledged the challenges Australian general practices are facing and are softening their stance on accreditation extensions.
Read MoreCongratulations to Australia Day Honours 2019 recipients
AGPAL would like to congratulate all award recipients of the Australia Day Honours for their incredible and selfless contribution to communities nationwide, and the outstanding commitment demonstrated within their particular fields.
Read MoreCPD points and hours awarded for AGPAL accreditation
We are pleased to announce that Practice Managers and Practice Nurses will now be awarded CPD points and hours for their involvement in achieving AGPAL accreditation.
Read MoreCrohn’s & Colitis – GP Aware Project
Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL) is proud to be partnering with Crohn’s & Colitis Australia (CCA) and the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) to co-develop Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) training resources for the ‘GP Aware Project’.
Read MoreDomestic and Family Violence Awareness Training
The AGPAL & QIP Education and Training Team are proud to have co-developed with Micah Projects the ‘Domestic and Family Violence and Awareness Training’ eLearning module. This module is complimentary for all AGPAL clients.
Read MoreEight GPs awarded in Queen’s Birthday Honours 2018
The AGPAL Group of Companies would like to congratulate the doctors awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Read MoreEmpowering Healthcare: Unveiling MyMedicare – Your Pathway to Enhanced Patient Care and Practice Growth
MyMedicare is a new voluntary patient registration system being introduced by the Australian Government as part of its response to the Strengthening Medicare TaskForce to enhance the relationship between patients, general practices, GPs, and primary care teams. The focus is on continuity of care, especially given the challenges posed by an aging population and rising…
Read MoreEnhancing practice and accreditation success: The vital role of patient feedback
Patient feedback is a cornerstone of continuous improvement and quality assurance in general practice. It serves as an essential tool for understanding patient experiences, identifying areas for improvement, and enhancing overall service delivery. For practices, integrating patient feedback into everyday operations improves patient satisfaction and plays a key role in supporting practices with their accreditation requirements under the RACGP Standards for General Practices 5th edition. This article explores the benefits of patient feedback and outlines the specific criteria for patient feedback under the RACGP Standards.
Read MoreEverything you need in a Doctor’s Bag
A doctor’s bag is an essential item for all general practitioners (GPs) to support home visits and medical emergencies that occur in the direct vicinity of the practice. As per the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Standards 5th edition, all practitioners in a practice require ready access to a well-stocked doctor’s bag. This…
Read MoreExpressions of interest for contract GP Surveyors in NSW, QLD & WA
AGPAL is seeking expressions of interest from professionals in NSW, QLD, and WA eligible to become a contracted GP Surveyor.
Read MoreFederal Govt’s next wave of public health reform: strengthening primary care
The Hon. Greg Hunt, Minister for Health has announced a significant boost to Federal Government investment in a broad range of primary health care activities.
Read MoreFinalists for AGPAL and QIP 2018 Excellence Awards announced
AGPAL and QIP are excited to announce the AGPAL and QIP Excellence Awards finalists for the 2018 awards.
Read MoreGeneral practice accreditation – what is it and what does it mean for patients?
The term accreditation can often be misunderstood. So, what is general practice accreditation, and what does it mean for patients.
Read MoreGet your practice team together and become change-makers in health!
With Change Day only 13 days away, now is the perfect opportunity to get your practice team together and commit to making a change within our health …
Read MoreGovernment’s Long Term National Health Plan announced
For the first time, mental health is being equally recognised alongside physical health.
Read MoreGP Surveyors and Accreditation: Highlights from GPCE Sydney
Amanda and Melanie from the workforce team recently attended the General Practice Conference & Exhibition (GPCE) in Sydney, an event that brought together leading healthcare professionals to discuss the latest in healthcare standards and accreditation. Insightful exchanges, enlightening discussions, and numerous opportunities to answer questions about becoming a GP Surveyor with AGPAL filled the conference.
Read MoreGPs honoured in Australia Day awards
The 2022 Australia Day Honours have listed 16 former and current GPs among 1,040 Australians recognised this year. This year’s accolades acknowledged the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and how the recipients’ achievements are “a reminder and reflection of the richness of spirit, selflessness and good in our community”. Across three categories, one GP was…
Read MoreGwandalan National Palliative Care Project
Gwandalan National Palliative Care Project offers a suite of tailored education and training materials to support cultural safety within palliative care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Read MoreHow GPs can leverage patient feedback to gain CPD
Committing to practice-wide quality improvement using patient feedback can earn GPs up to 42% (21 hours) of their annual CPD requirements. The RACGP recognises that patient experience feedback is highly valuable as it can identify opportunities for quality improvements at the service level while also highlighting key trends to support practice-wide change. The Medical Board…
Read MoreIBD – ‘GP Aware’ Project Update
The results have been gathered from the most recent ‘GP Aware’ focus groups with great results to show. Here’s an update of the project to date.
Read MoreIBD GP Aware webinar: project overview and update
GPs, gastroenterologists, and other interested health professionals are invited to join us for a 30-minute webinar to learn about IBD GP Aware – the Inflammatory Bowel Disease GP Aware Project. IBD GP Aware stems from a priority area identified in the Federal Government’s IBD National Action Plan to support general practitioners to more effectively participate…
Read MoreIBD management for GPs and Physicians – upcoming webinar series schedule
The dates for six new Inflammatory Bowel Disease GP Aware (IBD GP Aware) workshops have been announced. These online workshops will support GPs and Physicians to more effectively participate in IBD management and better support IBD patients.
Read MoreImpacts of public health orders on on-site assessments
The following provides general information about how on-site assessments are being managed in locations across Australia where COVID-19 public health orders are in place that prevent a scheduled on-site assessment proceeding. Public health orders include – but are not limited to – quarantine requirements, lockdowns, and cross-border travel restrictions imposed by the federal and/or state…
Read MoreInaugural World Patient Safety Day
Dress up in orange in celebration of World Patient Safety Day on 17 September 2019 to start conversations on the importance of patient safety!
Read MoreInfection Prevention and Control Guidelines – Frequently Asked Questions about general practice accreditation
The RACGP and APNA’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Guidelines were developed to provide guidance for practices surrounding key principles of infection prevention and control. In recent weeks, our team has received many questions regarding the IPC Guidelines and how they impact general practices preparing for accreditation, particularly seeking clarification around mandatory training qualifications and…
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