Accreditation

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healthcare accreditation Western and Far West NSW, Western NSW Primary Health Network

Achieve healthcare Accreditation with WNSW PHN’s support

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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has developed the Standards for general practices (5th Edition Standards) with the purpose of protecting patients from harm by improving the quality and safety of health services. The Standards also support general practices in identifying and addressing any gaps in their systems and processes.

Accreditation is a benchmark for quality care and risk management in Australian general practices. This is a critical process for healthcare practitioners in Western NSW. At Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN), we are dedicated to guiding and supporting general practices in achieving and maintaining their general practice Accreditation, so they can deliver high-quality care to their communities. 

Whether you’re preparing for your first Accreditation or re-accreditation, our Practice Development team provide assistance to general practices through visits, phone support and resource provision. Together, we can help your practice meet the healthcare Accreditation standards and provide a better healthcare experience for your patients.

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How WNSW PHN supports general practices with Accreditation

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Our Practice Development team can support your general practice to achieve Accreditation or re-accreditation by:

  • Offering guidance and support in understanding and meeting the RACGP Accreditation standards.
  • Providing advice on key Accreditation areas such as infection control, sterilisation, cold chain management, practice management, risk management, and more.
  • Collaborating with practices to develop a tailored support plan and timeline.
  • Supplying templates and resources.
  • Offering phone and online support.
  • Conducting practice visits and mock Accreditation assessments.
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Why become accredited?

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There are numerous benefits to becoming an accredited general practice, including:

  • Gaining recognition within the general practice community for operating in line with best practice standards.
  • Accessing a proven framework for Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance in general practice.
  • Enhancing practice efficiency and creating a better practice environment.
  • Measuring your practice’s performance against general practice benchmarks.
  • Gaining the opportunity to reflect on your practice’s strengths and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Gaining access to funding from the Practice Incentives Program (PIP) and the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP).
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Current Practice Incentives Program (PIP) Incentives

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The following PIP incentives are available to support your practice:

  1. eHealth Incentive
  2. After Hours Incentive
  3. Rural Loading Incentive
  4. Teaching Payment
  5. Indigenous Health Incentive
  6. Procedural General Practitioner Payment, and
  7. Quality Improvement Incentive

View the Department of Health, Disability & Ageing’s website for ongoing and up-to-date information about the Practice Incentive Program (PIP).

Accreditation agencies – the assessment process

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To obtain Accreditation as a general practice, your practice must choose an approved Accreditation agency.
There are four Accredited Australian agencies available for general practices to select from to achieve Accreditation according to the Standards.

Agency Contact Details

AGPAL Group of Companies

PO Box 2058
Milton BC QLD 4064
1300 362 111
info@agpal.com.au
www.agpal.com.au

Global Mark Pty Ltd

Suite 4.07
32 Delhi Road
North Ryde NSW 2113
1300 766 509
02 9886 0222
Health@Global-Mark.com.au
www.global-mark.com.au

Quality Practice Accreditation

136 Mount Street
Gundagai NSW 2722  
1800 188 088  
info@qpa.health  
www.qpa.health

The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards

5 Macarthur Street
Ultimo NSW 2007  
02 9281 9955
achs@achs.org.au
www.achs.org.au

View the RACGP 5th edition Accreditation Standards – the assessment process 

Get in touch

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Need help with accreditation? Our team is here to help.

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