Standards and accreditation updates

This advisory sets out the standardised repeat assessment processes for accrediting agencies and general practices under the National General Practice Accreditation (NGPA) Scheme.

To describe the requirements for accrediting agencies to notify the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) of significant and ongoing risks of patient harm identified during the assessment of general practices.

The advisory clarifies how diagnostic imaging practices apply Standard 2.4 Medication Management when imaging occurs in association with a surgical or interventional procedure.

The advisory provides information about the use of attestation letters as evidence of an equipment service provider’s qualifications, training, and licencing.

The advisory clarifies the required evidence for Standard 3.2, Optimised Radiation Technique Charts.

Read the June 2024 issue of NSQHS Standards News.

The Commission has released new resources to support services which are already accredited to the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, and are also seeking accreditation to the Cosmetic Surgery Standards.

This advisory describes the minimum requirements for Action 5.13 for health service organisations establishing a comprehensive plan.

The Commission is hosting two upcoming webinars in June/July on implementation of the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework (the Governance Framework).

The application closing date for this round is COB Friday 20 May 2024.