Who is QIP?
Quality in Practice Pty Ltd (QIP) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL). AGPAL has been providing accreditation services to general practices and optometrists since 1998 and is recognised as the market leader in primary health care accreditation. QIP is proud to extend its services to Australian physiotherapy practices. Who sets the Accreditation Standards? The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is the custodian of the standards against which practice accreditation will be awarded. The Standards will be maintained and revised on an on-going basis by the APA. The current APA Standards for Physiotherapy Practices (8th Edition) were released in August 2007. How long does accreditation last? Accreditation for physiotherapy practices is a three year cycle. What is involved in the accreditation process? • Practice registers with QIP for accreditation against the APA standards. • Practice works through the self assessment process usi
