Programs - Australian Primary Care Collaboratives (APCC)
This page provides information on the Australian Primary Care Collaboratives (APCC) program.
The Division is sharing its expertise in data management and practice business improvement through its support for general practices in south West Sydney during 2009 -2010 as part of the Australian Primary Care Collaboratives.
What is the APCC?
The APCC program is funded through the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing and delivered via the Improvement Foundation Australia.
The APCC is a national program is to support general practices to deliver rapid measurable, systematic and sustainable improvements in the care they provide to patients, through the sound understanding and effective application of quality improvement methods and skills.
More than 600 practices have participated in the Collaboratives since 2005 and another 1000 have been given the opportunity during 2008/2009.
Oustanding success has been demonstrated in improving patient outcomes and practice systems, with particular regard to diabetes, coronary heart disease, and patient access to timely and effective care.
Related links
Australian Primary Care collaboratives
http://www.apcc.org.au/
Data management in general practice
More information
Please contact Maria Pipicella at Bankstown GP Division