Below is a list of links to standards and guidelines used by general practice when undergoing accreditation with support from SWSPHN (Reviewed April 2024).
Clinical
The RACGP Standards – 5th edition
Preventative
National Guide for Assessment of ATSI Peoples - 3rd edition
Links & Resources - The Multicultural Network
Infection Control
RACGP - Infection prevention and control guidelines
Managing pandemic influenza in general practice – 2nd ed
Managing emergencies and pandemics influenza in general practice
Vaccination compliance
Australian Immunisation Handbook
Safety and security
Read the Australian Privacy Principles (APP)
APP compliance indicators (CISS addendum)
Ossie Guide to clinical handover improvement
Patient communication and feeback
RACGP Standards 5: patient feedback guide
Australian Open Disclosure Framework
Implementing the Australian Open Disclosure Framework in small practices
Admin issues
AHPRA Guidelines for advertising regulated health services
RACGP Guide for the use of email in general practice
AHPRA Social media: How to meet your obligations under the National Law