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Accreditation in general practice was established to promote a culture of quality and safety in Australian general practices. General practices are assessed for accreditation against the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Standards for General Practices (3rd or 4th edition until November 1st, 2011, after which practices will only be assessed against the 4th edition), which is considered the benchmark for high quality care in Australian general practice. The RACGP Standards for General Practice were developed in the 1990's with the purpose of assisting general practices to fulfil a process of quality improvement. The Standards are now in their 4th edition and are the result of an ongoing review process and consultation with experts within the profession, as well as consumers, to ensure they are appropriate for today’s primary health care climate. RACGP Standards for General Practices, 4th edition - Click Here RACGP Summary of the Key Changes to the Standards of General Practice - Click Here RACGP Infection Control Standards for Office Based Practices, 4th edition - Hardcopy available only – order through the RACGP General Practice accreditation organisations in AustraliaThere are currently two organisations which provide accreditation services to general practices in Australia: AGPAL – Australian General Practices Accreditation Limited
Level 1, 65 Park Road
Ph: 1300 362 111 GPA Accreditation Plus
95-97 Sheridan Street
Ph: 1800 188 088 Accreditation and the Practice Incentives Program (PIP)Practices are required to either be accredited or registered for accreditation in order to be eligible to receive PIP payments. Further information about the Practice Incentive Program be found via the link below How the ISML Practice Support Service can Assist youThe ISMLPractice Support Service provides support for practices undertaking accreditation for the first time, or for those undergoing re-accreditation. The Practice Support Service is able to assist practices undertaking accreditation through:
Phone and email support is provided by the ISML Practice Support Service or alternatively, a practice visit can also be arranged. To arrange a practice visit please contact Melanie or Kathy on 4220 7600 or through email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Additional Intensive SupportThe Practcie Support Team is also available to assist practices with: -
This service is part of the Practice Support Package and their will be a fee charged for this service. For more information on how we can help your practice or for a no obligation quote please give the Practice Support Team a call on 4220 7600 or send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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