Practice Support Update
Michelle MacGillivray June 08
A few handy accreditation tips for your practice.
How to meet criterion 5.3.1 schedule 8 medicines
Practices must ensure that Schedule 8 medicines are stored securely and are only accessed by authorised personnel.
Indicator A requires practices to take all sensible security measures to make sure only authorised personnel can access these medicines. The medicines must be stored in a locked cabinet or safe and fixed to an immovable structure.
Indicator B requires the use of these medicines to be recorded in accordance to state legislation. The RACGP website provides comprehensive fact sheets on the legislation for recording medicine usage for every state and territory.
Source - DGP Assist April 2008
Insurance premiums up
Medico-legal insurance premiums have increased significantly. When renewing your contract, be aware that there are particular discounts available to practices by meeting certain criteria.
Remember to ask questions and investigate a little when renewing your insurance policies such as:
- Are there any special loading fees attached?
- What discounts are available if I am a member of RACGP/ACRRM?
- Are there any discounts for being accredited?
Source - GPA NEWS plus April Issue - 41
GPA ONLINE Plus
In an effort to encourage ongoing quality and continuous practice improvements, GPA has introduced GPA ONLINE plus.
The first online training session was on 29 April 2008. GPA ONLINE plus will be held monthly and presented by a GPA team members. When the topic permits a technical expert will join the training to answer difficult questions!
Each training session will run for 30 to 45 minutes and will be scheduled during lunchtimes to limit disruption to Practices.
Visit GPA ONLINE plus via http://www.gpa.net.au and click on the Hot News article, or call the GPA office on free call 1800 188 088.
Source - GPA NEWS plus April Issue - 41
This article is available online at http://bddgp.org.au/article/2008/06/practice-support
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