The website for the Metro North Brisbane Medicare Local is currently under construction. In the meantime please continue to use this site as we re-brand and develop our new site.

Managing your practice

Fair Work

Use the Fair Work website is a great resource and provides all you need to know about about Australia’s national workplace relations system, including: National Employment Standards and Awards. Alternatively, phone or call the Fair Work Infoline - 13 13 94. 

Accreditation

RACGP Standards for General Practices (4th Edition) 
QIP / AGPAL 
GPA Accreditation Plus 
Contact the Medicare Local for assistance with accreditation including checklists and mock survey visits.

Privacy

Handbook For The Management Of Health Information In Private Medical Practice (RACGP)
See Standards and Legislation

Risk Management

business.gov.au 
Workplace Health & Safety Queensland 
National harmonisation of OHS laws  
Safe Work Australia

Security

Personal

Safety and Security Kit for General Practice - Dandenong Casey General Practice Association, 2008
General Practice -  A safe place: Tips and Tools (RACGP)

Information

Computer Security Guidelines: A self assessment guide and checklist for general practice (RACGP)
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) - is a set of procedures and technology that provides security and confidentiality for electronic business.
Refer to RACGP Standards for General Practices (4th Edition) 

Practice resources

Check our Resources page for waiting room posters, references guides, signage and more for your practice.

Sterilisation

Quick Guide: Infection Control & Sterilisation   ORDER
Sterilisation/disinfection guidelines for General Practice,4th Edtion (RACGP)
Queensland Health Infection Control Guidelines

Workplace Health & Safety 

Q-Comp 
WorkCover Queensland
Workplace Health and Safety (Queensland Government)  
Safe Work Australia 
OH&S Web Directory 

Last updated: August 2011