Common use of Reporting and Documentation Clause in Contracts

Reporting and Documentation. ‌ The Accreditation Authority will report on a six-monthly basis against a template based on the KPIs and key activity data to be agreed between the parties. The report template will focus on meaningful parameters and will seek to refine and improve, rather than increase, the current six-monthly reporting requirements. Schedule 7 – Key Performance Indicators ‌ Strategic KPIs Key priority areas KPIs Cultural safety The accreditation authority has standards and processes that require all education providers to include in their programs the ability for their graduates to deliver culturally safe health care including for Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander peoples. The accreditation authority personnel are trained in cultural safety including for Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander peoples. Safety and quality The accreditation authority has standards and processes that appropriately recognise the relevant National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, including in relation to collaborative practice and team-based care. Reducing regulatory burden and increasing consistency The accreditation authority has standards and processes that appropriately recognise the TEQSA/ASQA standards and processes. The accreditation authority participates in collaborative activities with other authorities, including to develop consistent structures, standards or processes, to avoid any unnecessary regulatory burden and to facilitate education that contributes to a health workforce that responds to evolving healthcare needs. Funding and fee principles The accreditation authority applies the funding and fee principles listed in the agreement with AHPRA / terms of reference in its funding application to the relevant National Board and when it sets fees for accreditation functions. KPIs based on Quality Framework KPIs relating to individual or combined domains Quality Framework domains Possible KPIs Governance Independence The accreditation authority has implemented a transparent selection process for its governance body The accreditation authority’s published processes demonstrate independence in decision making Operational management The accreditation authority has implemented effective systems to regularly monitor and improve its accreditation processes. The accreditation authority has an effective risk assessment framework to identify and actively manage risk. Accreditation Standards The accreditation authority regularly reviews and updates the accreditation standards Process for accreditation of programs of study and providers The accreditation authority has implemented systems to evaluate the performance of assessment teams which are used to continuously improve its policies and processes for assessor selection, appointment and training. Assessment of overseas assessing authorities KPI not developed as only a small number of accreditation authorities undertaking this function. Assessment of overseas qualified practitioners The processes for assessing overseas qualified practitioners are based on current evidence and best practice, published and regularly reviewed The accreditation authority has implemented systems to evaluate the performance of assessment processes which are used to continuously improve its policies and processes, including for assessor selection, appointment and training where relevant. Stakeholder collaboration The accreditation authority has implemented processes for stakeholder collaboration. The accreditation authority has implemented processes for stakeholder consultation and publishing feedback in line with the published National Board consultation process. KPIs encompassing the entire Quality Framework The accreditation authority is achieving or exceeding in delivering against the Quality Framework, where the target level of performance may be >=75% (TBC) Measurement of this KPI would be based on a composite score for all the Quality Framework KPIs outlined above (which would be developed through a consultative process) and a target set within that.

Reporting and Documentation. ‌ The Accreditation Authority will report on a six-monthly basis against a template based on the KPIs and key activity data to be agreed between the parties. The report template will focus on meaningful parameters and will seek to refine and improve, rather than increase, the current six-monthly reporting requirements. Schedule 7 – Key Performance Indicators ‌ Strategic KPIs Key priority areas KPIs Cultural safety The accreditation authority has standards and processes that require all education providers to include in their programs the ability for their graduates to deliver culturally safe health care including for Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander peoples. The accreditation authority personnel are trained in cultural safety including for Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Strait Islander peoples. Safety and quality The accreditation authority has standards and processes that appropriately recognise the relevant National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, including in relation to collaborative practice and team-based care. Reducing regulatory burden and increasing consistency The accreditation authority has standards and processes that appropriately recognise the TEQSA/ASQA standards and processes. The accreditation authority participates in collaborative activities with other authorities, including to develop consistent structures, standards or processes, to avoid any unnecessary regulatory burden and to facilitate education that contributes to a health workforce that responds to evolving healthcare needs. Funding and fee principles The accreditation authority applies the funding and fee principles listed in the agreement with AHPRA / terms of reference in its funding application to the relevant National Board and when it sets fees for accreditation functions. KPIs based on Quality Framework KPIs relating to individual or combined domains Quality Framework domains Possible KPIs Governance Independence The accreditation authority has implemented a transparent selection process for its governance body The accreditation authority’s published processes demonstrate independence in decision making Operational management The accreditation authority has implemented effective systems to regularly monitor and improve its accreditation processes. The accreditation authority has an effective risk assessment framework to identify and actively manage risk. Accreditation Standards The accreditation authority regularly reviews and updates the accreditation standards Process for accreditation of programs of study and providers The accreditation authority has implemented systems to evaluate the performance of assessment teams which are used to continuously improve its policies and processes for assessor selection, appointment and training. Assessment of overseas assessing authorities KPI not developed as only a small number of accreditation authorities undertaking this function. Assessment of overseas qualified practitioners The processes for assessing overseas qualified practitioners are based on current evidence and best practice, published and regularly reviewed The accreditation authority has implemented systems to evaluate the performance of assessment processes which are used to continuously improve its policies and processes, including for assessor selection, appointment and training where relevant. Stakeholder collaboration The accreditation authority has implemented processes for stakeholder collaboration. The accreditation authority has implemented processes for stakeholder consultation and publishing feedback in line with the published National Board consultation process. KPIs encompassing the entire Quality Framework The accreditation authority is achieving or exceeding in delivering against the Quality Framework, where the target level of performance may be >=75% (TBC) Measurement of this KPI would be based on a composite score for all the Quality Framework KPIs outlined above (which would be developed through a consultative process) and a target set within that.

Reporting and Documentation. ‌ The Accreditation Authority will report on a six-monthly basis against a template based on the KPIs and key activity data to be agreed between the parties. The report template will focus on meaningful parameters and will seek to refine and improve, rather than increase, the current six-monthly reporting requirements. Schedule 7 – Key Performance Indicators ‌ Strategic KPIs Key priority areas KPIs Cultural safety The accreditation authority has standards and processes that require all education providers to include in their programs the ability for their graduates to deliver culturally safe health care including for Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander peoples. The accreditation authority personnel are trained in cultural safety including for Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Strait Islander peoples. Safety and quality The accreditation authority has standards and processes that appropriately recognise the relevant National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, including in relation to collaborative practice and team-based care. Reducing regulatory burden and increasing consistency The accreditation authority has standards and processes that appropriately recognise the TEQSA/ASQA standards and processes. The accreditation authority participates in collaborative activities with other authorities, including to develop consistent structures, standards or processes, to avoid any unnecessary regulatory burden and to facilitate education that contributes to a health workforce that responds to evolving healthcare needs. Funding and fee principles The accreditation authority applies the funding and fee principles listed in the agreement with AHPRA / terms of reference in its funding application to the relevant National Board and when it sets fees for accreditation functions. KPIs based on Quality Framework KPIs relating to individual or combined domains Quality Framework domains Possible KPIs Governance Independence The accreditation authority has implemented a transparent selection process for its governance body The accreditation authority’s published processes demonstrate independence in decision making Operational management The accreditation authority has implemented effective systems to regularly monitor and improve its accreditation processes. The accreditation authority has an effective risk assessment framework to identify and actively manage risk. Accreditation Standards The accreditation authority regularly reviews and updates the accreditation standards Process for accreditation of programs of study and providers The accreditation authority has implemented systems to evaluate the performance of assessment teams which are used to continuously improve its policies and processes for assessor selection, appointment and training. Assessment of overseas assessing authorities KPI not developed as only a small number of accreditation authorities undertaking this function. Assessment of overseas qualified practitioners The processes for assessing overseas qualified practitioners are based on current evidence and best practice, published and regularly reviewed The accreditation authority has implemented systems to evaluate the performance of assessment processes which are used to continuously improve its policies and processes, including for assessor selection, appointment and training where relevant. Stakeholder collaboration The accreditation authority has implemented processes for stakeholder collaboration. The accreditation authority has implemented processes for stakeholder consultation and publishing feedback in line with the published National Board consultation process. KPIs encompassing the entire Quality Framework The accreditation authority is achieving or exceeding in delivering against the Quality Framework, where the target level of performance may be >=75% (TBC) Measurement of this KPI would be based on a composite score for all the Quality Framework KPIs outlined above (which would be developed through a consultative process) and a target set within that.