The Australian Honours and Awards are a distinguished recognition of individuals and organisations that have made outstanding contributions to their communities, professions, and the nation. Established to acknowledge excellence across various fields, the honours highlight the impactful work of those whose dedication enriches Australian society. Every year, these awards remind us of the power of…

Today, Wednesday 05 February 2025 marks Australia’s national Primary Health Care Nurses Day, a date dedicated to celebrating the vital contributions of over 98,000 primary health care nurses nationwide. Having accredited thousands of general practices for close to 30 years, here at QIP we have had direct insights into the significant role these professionals play…

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released updates to the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS), including one revised and one new advisory: ·         DI21/05 Clarification of consent requirements (Revised) ·         DI25/01 Diagnostic imaging practices transferring between accrediting agencies (New) Accrediting agencies will now assess diagnostic imaging practices against these advisories. It is essential that all diagnostic…