Institute for Healthy Communities Australia’s Post

Our CEO Fiona Loughlan and GMO Karin Burroughs, MBA, MSc. Burroughs are both dedicated to this industry, and together, sit on a number of committees including the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care - Accrediting Agency Working Group (ACSQHC). It is the national health care standards agency for all health services, general practices, pathology and medical imaging providers in Australia. It's responsible for: 🔹 Developing clinical care and quality standards 🔹 Overseeing model national accreditation schemes for healthcare services 🔹 Working with patients, consumers, clinicians, managers, policy makers, and healthcare organizations 🔹 Improving end-of-life care The ACSQHC's accreditation schemes include the Australian Health Service Safety and Quality Accreditation (AHSSQA) Scheme. The AHSSQA Scheme coordinates accreditation processes nationally and sets out the responsibilities of accrediting agencies. The ACSQHC's accreditation process involves: 🔹 Formulating rules for the accreditation scheme 🔹 Approving accrediting agencies and managing their performance 🔹 Ensuring consistent assessments across accrediting agencies 🔹 Evaluating the effectiveness of accreditation schemes It's just another way Fiona and Karin, as industry leaders, demonstrate their expertise, integrity and reputation. #IHCA #SupportingExcellence

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