QUALITY MATTERS An NQMC update: April 2017 IN THIS ISSUE been linked under a broader NQMC Data Directions Project. The Quality Matters bulletin is a new This comprehensive project incorporates publication for the BreastScreen Australia multiple functions to improve the capture and (BSA) National Quality Management utilisation of available data – including the Committee (NQMC). Quality Matters will further streamlining of accreditation forms. A report on current news, events and Steering Committee to guide the project is opportunities. This issue covers: being established and a consultant is being National Quality Improvement Plan – engaged to develop the Strategic Data Plan. progress The preparatory work for the Remote BSA Document Updates Radiology Research Project is largely complete Up-to-date Forms and the project will commence shortly. The Seeking new Surveyors Governance Committee recently held its initial Reporting Requirements meeting and the engagement of the preferred Protocols and the Accreditation process contractor to undertake the research project is Non-target Cohort Reporting in progress. ISQua Membership BSA Document Updates The previous BreastScreen Australia Implementation Bulletin has ceased following The NQMC Secretariat, in liaison with the the transition of the BSA program to the Australian Department of Health, maintains a revised accreditation system. log of proposed amendments, updates and corrections to the BSA revised accreditation National Quality Improvement system documentation, including: Plan The BreastScreen Australia Accreditation The BSA National Quality Improvement Plan Handbook; (NQIP) provides a framework for supporting The Data Dictionary; collaborative, continuous quality improvement The National Accreditation Standards at a national level. Commentary; The National Priorities for the NQIP 2016-17 The Data Governance and Management include: Assessment Framework; and Developing a Strategic Data Plan The Protocol Management Checklist. Designing and implementing a National A round of minor updates to the BSA Performance Benchmarking Program documentation has been drafted through Establishing a Remote Radiology Research consultation with Program Managers. These Project updates are in the final stages of completion The NQIP 2016-17 is available on the and revised versions of key BSA CancerScreening website Current progress documentation will be made available on the against the National Priorities is outlined Cancer Screening website shortly. below. The Strategic Data Plan and the National Performance Benchmarking Program have
QUALITY MATTERS An NQMC update: April 2017 IN THIS ISSUE The Quality Matters bulletin is a new publication for the BreastScreen Australia (BSA) National Quality Management Committee (NQMC). Quality Matters will report on current news, events and opportunities. This issue covers: National Quality Improvement Plan – progress BSA Document Updates Up-to-date Forms Seeking new Surveyors Reporting Requirements Protocols and the Accreditation process Non-target Cohort Reporting ISQua Membership The previous BreastScreen Australia Implementation Bulletin has ceased following the transition of the BSA program to the revised accreditation system. National Quality Improvement Plan The BSA National Quality Improvement Plan (NQIP) provides a framework for supporting collaborative, continuous quality improvement at a national level. The National Priorities for the NQIP 2016-17 include: Developing a Strategic Data Plan Designing and implementing a National Performance Benchmarking Program Establishing a Remote Radiology Research Project The NQIP 2016-17 is available on the CancerScreening website Current progress against the National Priorities is outlined below. The Strategic Data Plan and the National Performance Benchmarking Program have been linked under a broader NQMC Data Directions Project. This comprehensive project incorporates multiple functions to improve the capture and utilisation of available data – including the further streamlining of accreditation forms. A Steering Committee to guide the project is being established and a consultant is being engaged to develop the Strategic Data Plan. The preparatory work for the Remote Radiology Research Project is largely complete and the project will commence shortly. The Governance Committee recently held its initial meeting and the engagement of the preferred contractor to undertake the research project is in progress. BSA Document Updates The NQMC Secretariat, in liaison with the Australian Department of Health, maintains a log of proposed amendments, updates and corrections to the BSA revised accreditation system documentation, including: The BreastScreen Australia Accreditation Handbook; The Data Dictionary; The National Accreditation Standards Commentary; The Data Governance and Management Assessment Framework; and The Protocol Management Checklist. A round of minor updates to the BSA documentation has been drafted through consultation with Program Managers. These updates are in the final stages of completion and revised versions of key BSA documentation will be made available on the Cancer Screening website shortly.
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