Standards News
Advisory GP23/03: Standardised repeat assessment of general practices
Starting from 1 January 2024, the Commission introduced a standardised framework for repeat assessments of general practices under the National General Practice Accreditation (NGPA) Scheme, as detailed in Advisory GP23/03. This change ensures a uniform approach across all accrediting agencies, addressing previous inconsistencies in the criteria for repeat assessments. General practices that undergo their…
Read MoreNew standardised accreditation certificate number and new style certificate for general practices
New standardised accreditation certificate numbers and new style certificates for general practices were introduced on 1 September 2024 as part of an initiative led by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, in collaboration with the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, to enhance consistency and streamline the verification process.…
Read MorePart 1: The Quintuple Aim of healthcare | Insights into the RACGP Standards 6th edition
Building Better Practices: Insights into the RACGP Standards 6th edition PART 1: The Quintuple Aim of healthcare improvement and its role in Australian general practice Following the release of the draft the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Standards for general practices 6th edition, industry consultation period and the commencement of the pilot program,…
Read MorePart 2: Foundations of general practice | Insights into the RACGP Standards 6th edition
Building Better Practices: Insights into the RACGP Standards 6th edition PART 2: Foundations of general practice Following the release of the draft the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Standards for general practices 6th edition, industry consultation period and the commencement of the pilot program, our team is excited to provide you with a…
Read MoreRACGP Standards Update: Interpretation Advice GP5.2A
Following recent inquiries about the application and interpretation of the assessment of GP5.2A in relation to an ECG, after seeking advice from the RACGP, please be advised of the following: The decision to require accredited general practices to have an electrocardiograph (ECG), rather than just timely access to one, was based on patient care being…
Read MoreRACGP Standards Update: Small change to the wording of a ‘must’ at GP2.2E
The RACGP has issued notice of a small change in the wording of one of the ‘musts’ included at GP2.2►E: High-risk (seriously abnormal and life-threatening) results identified outside normal opening hours are managed by our practice. In recognition of the difficulty for GPs to be available at all hours, they have expanded the second ‘must’…
Read MoreUpdated general practice definition for the purpose of accreditation against the RACGP Standards for general practices (5th edition)
The RACGP has updated its definition of a general practice for the purpose of accreditation against the RACGP Standards for general practices (5th edition) (the Standards).
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