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…
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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,…
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The 2024 AAPM National Conference in Darwin was an exciting event filled with knowledge-sharing, connections, and opportunities to support healthcare excellence. AGPAL and QIP proudly participated and engaged with attendees at Booths 1 and 2, and delivered key presentations on accreditation and quality improvement. The conference opened with the Saltwater Ceremony, a moving and…
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AGPAL is proud to announce that it has been selected as the exclusive accreditation agency to lead the pilot assessments for the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Standards 6th edition.
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Have your say on the draft RACGP Standards (6th edition). Review key proposed changes and provide feedback by 20 October 2024 to help shape the future of general practice care in Australia.
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From 1 September 2024 all general practices across Australia will receive a new style of accreditation certificate with an unique accreditation certificate number, when becoming accredited or re-accredited. This change is part of an initiative led by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission), in collaboration with the Department of…
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We are excited to announce the launch of the Yana platform, a dedicated resource hub designed to support heart disease and stroke recovery in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Yana offers a comprehensive suite of culturally appropriate educational resources, including eLearning modules, guidebooks, and toolkits. These resources are specifically developed to enhance the skills of frontline health professionals, enabling them to deliver culturally sensitive and effective care tailored to the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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