WEBINAR 1: Introduction to QI & the PIP QI
WEBINAR 2: Planning for QI
WEBINAR 3: Meaningful Use of Data for QI
WEBINAR 4: PIP QI Update and Team Roles & Responsibilities
Announcement from the Australian Government
The number and type of incentives available within PIP will change from 1 August 2019 when four of the existing incentives will cease and a new incentive, the PIP Quality Improvement (QI) Incentive will commence.
The QI Incentive aims to recognise and support those practices that commit to improving the care they provide to their patients. Participating practices will be supported to use the information they have about their own communities and knowledge of their patient’s needs to develop innovative strategies to drive improvement.
As well as demonstrating a commitment to quality improvement, practices will share a minimum set of aggregated data with their local Primary Health Network (PHN), such as the number of patients who are diabetic, the percentage of those who smoke, the cardiovascular risk and weight profile. This information will be collated at the local level by the PHNs to assist in supporting improvement and understanding health needs. There is no requirement for individual patient data, and any measures from an individual practice will not be available to the Department of Health.
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), the Australian Medical Association (AMA), the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM), the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA), the Australian Association of Practice Managers (AAPM) and the National Aboriginal and Community Controlled Health Organisations (NACCHO) are all working together as members of the Practice Incentives Program Advisory Group (PIPAG), along with the Department of Health to ensure that this initiative is focused on quality improvement and does not follow other countries in introducing a ‘pay for performance’ program with perverse incentives.
The Colleges, AMA, RDAA, AAPM and NACCHO are also working closely with the PHNs to ensure the program has strong governance of general practice data.
With an implementation date of 1 August 2019, the following four Incentives will continue through to 31 July 2019 and then cease:
The seven PIP Incentives that will remain unchanged are:
For further information on PIP QI including guidelines, improvement measures and PIP eligible data set governance framework visit PIP QI Incentive guidance on The Department of Health website or select one of the options below.
PIP QI Registration Checklists
Eligible practices can use one of the below checklists to assist with the PIP QI registration process and related activities:
Training Webinars
The webinar series will take general practice teams through a step-by-step approach to meet the PIP QI requirements and also provide participants with a broader understanding of QI, the important role of data in QI, and the power of engaging practice teams early in planning and implementing improvements.
For more information on PIP QI contact Gippsland PHN on 5175 5444.
WEBINAR 1: Introduction to QI & the PIP QI
WEBINAR 2: Planning for QI
WEBINAR 3: Meaningful Use of Data for QI
WEBINAR 4: PIP QI Update and Team Roles & Responsibilities
PIP QI Resources Package – Smoking Improvement Measure
The Gippsland PHN PIP QI Resource Package – Smoking Improvement Measure has been developed to help guide practices through quality improvement activities. The resource package is for whole of practice and includes training for GPs (accredited) and four, plan, do, study, act cycles (accredited for GPs) that can be completed by a combination of GPs, nurses, practice manager and administration staff.
The resource package includes two online training courses developed by Quit Victoria, along with all the supporting resources needed to complete the PDSA activities. The training and resources within this package will contribute to a practice working toward PIP QI.
The Quit Victoria online courses to complete are:
Download and view the business case for practice participation in Gippsland PHN PIP QI Resource Package – Smoking Improvement Measure.
Register at Quit Education to complete the training.
Supporting Resources
Cycle 1.0 Resources
Cycle 2.0 Resources
Cycle 2.2 Resources
Cycle 3.0 Resources
Cycle 4.0 Resources
Main office
11 Seymour Street, Traralgon, Gunaikurnai Country
13 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi, Bunurong Country
119 Main Street, Bairnsdale, Gunaikurnai Country
Gippsland PHN is committed to providing inclusive services and work environments where people of all backgrounds, sexualities, genders, cultures, spiritual beliefs, age, bodies and abilities are valued, supported and celebrated.
Gippsland PHN acknowledges the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people/s as the traditional Custodians of Country across the Gippsland region.
We acknowledge the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people/s continuing connection to Land, Water and Community.
We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People/s, Cultures, and their Elders past and present.
We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.
Gippsland PHN acknowledges Alfie Hudson for the healing circles artwork. Alfie is a Gunai Kurnai man and created this artwork which represents health professionals being committed to work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members for the best health outcomes.
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