For the purpose of accreditation, RACGP has launched a new definition of general practice, with the aim to inclusively accredit innovative models of general practice care.
The previous definition has been in place since 2013 and has limited the accreditation of innovative general practice models which cater to specific patient cohorts such as aged care and disabled patients or operate without traditional physical premises. The new definition does, however, retain the requirement a practice be comprehensive, continuous, and GP-led.
The updated definition and information on requirements for accreditation are available on RACGP’s website, with an interpretative guide for accreditation agencies and surveyors also available. Members and other stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback on how the interpretive guide for implementation of the Standards’ requirements is working in your practice.
The new definition does not impact practices that are currently accredited.