Welcome to the AGPAL Standards News page, your go-to source for the latest updates and changes to the RACGP Standards for General Practices 5th Edition. Stay informed with concise and timely news about new guidelines, amendments, and best practices to ensure your practice meets the highest standards of care.
Ensuring compliance with the NGPA Scheme is a critical component of the accreditation process for general practices. To reinforce transparency and adherence to established guidelines, AGPAL reminds practices that consultants engaged to prepare a general practice for assessment are not permitted to attend or participate in the assessment process under the NGPA Scheme. Why is…
READ FULL ARTICLEThe Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is seeking feedback on potential changes to the National General Practice Accreditation Scheme. Two options are under consideration: Extending the accreditation cycle with at least one mid-point review Conducting assessments at short notice Your input is invaluable. Share your views through a short online survey…
READ FULL ARTICLEClinical governance is a renowned framework supporting practices to be accountable for the delivery of safe, high-quality and effective healthcare. It supports practice teams to manage risk and works to protect the safety of patients and staff. By embedding a strong clinical governance framework within your practice, you’re enhancing your ability to deliver consistent and quality-focused healthcare for your local community.
READ FULL ARTICLEIs your practice relocating to new premises during your accreditation cycle? It’s essential to be aware of the relocation assessment requirements as detailed within the Commission’s Advisory GP24/01: Assessment following relocation of physical premises by an accredited general practice. Advisory GP24/01 outlines the need for relocating practices to undertake an on-site assessment at the new…
READ FULL ARTICLEFor some, accreditation preparation may seem daunting, but with the right tools and support, your practice can confidently navigate the process. As the governing body of the National General Practice Accreditation (NGPA) Scheme, the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) has released Advisory GP23/03: Standardised Repeat Assessment of General Practices.…
READ FULL ARTICLEClinical governance is a renowned framework supporting practices to be accountable for the delivery of safe, high-quality and effective healthcare. It supports practice teams to manage risk and works to protect the safety of patients and staff. By embedding a strong clinical governance framework within your practice, you’re enhancing your ability to deliver consistent and quality-focused healthcare for your local community.
READ FULL ARTICLEBuilding 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 FULL ARTICLEBuilding 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 FULL ARTICLENew 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 FULL ARTICLEStarting 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…
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