RACGP Standards for general practices
RACGP Standards for general practices: a template for quality care and risk management in contemporary Australian general practices
The RACGP Standards for general practices (4th edition) are designed to keep Australian general practice at the heart of an effective and efficient Australian health care system.
A free PDF version of the RACGP Standards for general practices (4th edition) is now available.
Hard copy versions of the 4th edition Standards can be purchased.
The RACGP Computer and information security standards (4th edition) is a free companion document.
The RACGP Patient feedback guide is a free companion document.
Briefings on RACGP Standards for general practices (4th edition)
Free teleconference briefings were held throughout 2011. A further series may be run in 2012 if practices are having difficulty interpreting the 4th edition Standards.
In the meantime, you can download our presentation about key aspects of the 4th edition Standards (PDF 46KB) and contact us if you have any queries (phone 03 8699 0414 or email standards@racgp.org.au )
What's different?
A summary of key differences between the 3rd and 4th edition Standards (PDF 46KB) is now available.
Transition Phases for Accreditation against the 4th edition Standards
The transition to using the RACGP Standards for general practices (4th edition) for accreditation purposes will happen gradually over the coming year as follows:
Phase 1 - 10 October 2010 to 30 June 2011: P ractices registering for accreditation or commencing the reaccreditation process during this period will be assessed against the 3rd edition Standards . Practices that would prefer to be assessed against the 4th edition Standards during this period should contact their accreditation agency for advice.
Phase 2 - 1 July 2011 to 31 October 2011: During this period practices may elect to be assessed against either the 3rd edition Standards or 4th edition Standards , subject to negotiation with AGPAL or GPA ACCREDITATION plus .
Phase 3 - 1 November 2011: Any practice that registers for accreditation on or after this date, or commences the reaccreditation process on or after this date, must be assessed against the 4th edition Standards . The opportunity to be assessed against the 3rd edition Standards will cease from this date.