RACGP accreditation against the 4th edition Standards for general practices is no longer available.

Practices are accredited against the 5th edition Standard from 1 November 2018. Practices should begin planning and if necessary, contact their accrediting agency. Your PHN practice support team can offer assistance.

• Standards for general practices – 5th edition
• Resource guide
• Frequently asked questions
• Summary of the changes
• Patient feedback – 5th edition
• Fact sheets
• MDS and after hours Standards – 5th edition

Additional modules and information

• Infection control
• Information security
• Point of care testing Standards
• Standards for patient centred medical homes
• RACGP education

• Accreditation resources
• Quality improvement opportunities
• Data integrity management and cleansing
• MBS item numbers and updates
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health information and cultural awareness
• Chronic disease management resources and education
• Clinical software resources and templates
• Education resources and training
• Clinical pathways resources
• eHealth and secure messaging resources
• Immunisation
• Immunisation education and updates via Public Health Unit
• Recall and reminder systems education and resources
• Hospital and Health Service Referral pathways

As identified by the Sunshine Coast Regional Health Needs Assessment, the following local clinical priorities will be a large focus of the Practice Support Officers in the provision of general practice support:

• Osteoporosis
• Asthma and COPD
• Mental Health
• Chronic Disease Management
• Immunisation
• Indigenous health (Closing the Gap)