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Allied Health Clinical Governance Framework

 

The Allied Health Clinical Governance Framework is embedded within the Queensland Health Clinical Governance Policy context and specifically outlines the internal system (i.e. the policies, processes and accountabilities) necessary for allied health professionals to ensure the intent of the Queensland Health Clinical Governance Policy is realised.

The Allied Health Clinical Governance Franework Discussion Paper Provides an overview of the strategic direction for allied health clinical governance proposed by the Allied Health Workforce Advice and Coordination Unit. The Framework documents include:

Allied Health Clinical Governance Framework (PDF) 446KB

The following are fact sheets on the Clinical Governance Framework and its credentialing components:

Clinical Governance Framework (PDF)38.9KB

Credentialing for Allied Health not employed by Queensland Health (PDF) 40.5KB

Credentialing

Credentialing and defining scope of clinical practice is one component of the Clinical Governance Framework. Credentialing is the processes used to make a determination about clinicians' competence, performance and professional suitability to practice safely.

Credentialing Guidelines(PDF) 549KB

The Guidelines for credentialing and defining scope of clinical practice for allied health professionals will assist managers and clinicians to work through the process. The guidelines can be used for those developing local protocols for new practices not traditionally performed by the profession

Credentialing Implementation Standards

There is an Implementation Standard for credentialing and defining the scope of clinical practice for allied health professionals working in Queensland Health facilities and can be found at the following links:

Implementation Standard: Credentialing and defining scope of clinical practice for allied health professionals working in QH facilities but not employed by QH

Allied Health Clinical Governance Resources

This Clinical Governance Framework should be considered as a resource that alows flexibility for local implementation into divers work areas and districts that are serviced by allied health professionals. The links below provide credentialing templates, application forms and letters that can be modified for use by local credentialing committees.

 

Application Forms	Useful Resources (Link)
New Application Form	Queensland Health Code of Conduct
Mutual Recognition Application Form	Reports
Re-Application Form	Template - Referee Report
Cover Letter for External Application Kit	Template - Supervisor Report