Resource Category and Context

 Resource

Background to divisions accreditation

GPV has been pro-active in supporting divisions accreditation since early 2004. Resources include GPV presentations to state and national forums and a background briefing to the Department of Health and Ageing�s Review Implementation Committee.

Introduction to divisions accreditation  March 2004

Presented to Victorian divisions by Bill Newton, CEO, GPV and member, national Review Implementation Committee (RIC).

Why accreditation? September 2004 

Presentation by Helen Threlfall made at ADGP Forum.

Divisions CQI & Accreditation; A Victorian Perspective October 2004

Presented by Susan Webster to QDGP Forum.

Background Briefing September 2004 

Accreditation models for divisions

Each of the providers of accreditation recognised by DoHA has presented materials at GPV, CQI & accreditation network meetings. Accreditation standards are copyright. Contact providers directly for more information about standards and accreditation providers.

ACHS March 2004

Presented by Dr Lee Gruner, ACHS Surveyor

SAI Global March 2004

Presented by Diane Flecknoe-Brown, National Program Manager in Health

QIC March 2004

 Presented by Steve Einfeld, Executive Director

Experience of accredited divisions

Several Victorian divisions have achieved accreditation. They have generously shared their experiences and advice about the benefits and challenges and their advice on getting started on preparation for accreditation.

Current list of accredited divisions  April 2008

CEO�s presentations to network on motivation benefits, challenges and investment. 

• North West Melbourne  March 2004
• Whitehorse March 2004

Getting started on accreditation September 2004

Record of panel discussion with accredited divisions.

Getting started on accreditation  November 2004

Presented by Colin Roberts, CEO, Inner Eastern Melbourne Division

Whitehorse Division Preparation for QICSA Timetable

November 2004

Presented by Marianne Shearer, CEO, Whitehorse Division

CQI Principles and Practice

These underpin accreditation. Resources include results of a GPV survey of divisions about skills and knowledge in this area, a practical introductory presentation and presentations about two divisions� experiences of internal CQI committees. A reading list is also available.

An introduction to CQI Principles and Practices  June 2004

 Presented by Susan Webster, Divisions Consultant, GPV

Internal CQI Committee  June 2004

Presented by Tanya Heaney, Dandenong Division on the work of the divisions� internal CQI committee

Monash Division Presentation  June 2004

NSW Health: Easy Guide to Clinical Practice Improvement June 2004

Standards and Systems

There are many areas of broad commonality between standards within different accreditation models. In addition to accreditation standards legal, ethical and other industry standards are also relevant. Resources encourage self analysis against broad standards and a focus on CQI through systems thinking. Resources include presentations and interactive sessions, tools for self analysis and introductions to some standards.

Financial Management

Financial management   June 2004

Presentation by Helen Threlfall, Divisions Consultant, GPV

Legal Compliance

In 2006 GPV commissioned Health Legal to prepare a register of the legislation relevant to the divisions of general practice. GPV provided the divisions with the register free for the first year. To receive quarterly updates to the register, divisions should contact Health Legal at http://www.healthlegal.com.au/

What legislative and other legal standards must divisions comply with?  September 2004

Presented by Rennis Witham, VHIA

Monitoring Compliance December 2004

Presented by Susan Webster, Divisions Consultant, GPV

Leadership & Management

Standards and Systems in Leadership Management

March 2005

An interactive session facilitated by Susan Webster, Divisions Consultant, GPV

Systems for Risk Management � In leadership and management: what do accreditation reviewers look for?  March 2005

Presented by Dr Lee Gruner, Quality Directions Australia.

Human Resource Management

Risk Management and OH&S Systems  September 2004

Presented by Robyn Rourke, Eastern Access Community Health, QICSA Review Manager

Standards and Systems in HR  December 2004

An interactive session facilitated by Helen Threlfall & Susan Webster, Division Consultants, GPV

Risk Management

Introducing Risk Management Standards AS / NZ 4360 : 2004  March 2005

Presented by Susan Webster, Division Consultant

Records management

Records provide an essential component of evidencein the accreditation review process. Resources focus on records systems and policy documents in particular.

Frameworks for Policy & Procedure Documentation September 2004

Presented by Susan Webster, Division Consultant, GPV

GPV support to divisions