The College's Quality framework is made up of two programmes - Foundation and Cornerstone.
The RNCGP framework is flexible for general practices wishing to demonstrate their ongoing commitment to quality and best practice.
Remember, HealthyPractice has resources to assist with meeting Foundation and Cornerstone standards and Pinnacle general practices are eligible for a 50 per cent subsidy on the HealthyPractice® subscription. Find out more about claiming your subsidy in the related resource section on our Wellbeing in general practice resource page.
The Foundation programme represents a collection of legislative, regulatory and clinical requirements for all general practices in Aotearoa New Zealand. It represents a nationally consistent benchmark by which a practice can measure its current quality of care and progress toward health equity outcomes.
To meet PHO Service Agreement Amendment Protocol (PSAAP) requirements and qualify for capitation funding, practices will need to complete the College’s revamped Foundation programme.
This standalone programme provides a baseline standard expected of a general practice. It is a requirement for the Cornerstone Bronze, Silver and Gold tiers.
Pinnacle will provide assessors to assess you against the standard which will be at no cost to your practice. This is one of the membership benefits of Pinnacle. You are still welcome to find your own assessor through the College website, but fees associated with the assessment process will be at your own cost.
The new Cornerstone programme is modular, giving practices options. The College has introduced accreditation levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold.
Practices will need to complete two core modules: Equity and Continuous Quality Improvement, to maintain or be awarded Cornerstone Bronze accreditation. Practices can build on this, completing further modules to reach Silver or Gold status.
From 1 July 2024, Pinnacle is changing the focus of the quality plan to support capacity and capability building in general practice. There will also be a change to how quality plan funds are allocated. This funding is not attached to targets, and will enable you to build capacity.
Read moreThe Waikato Medical Research Foundation exists to support and encourage research within the Waikato region and to assist in the publication of the results of this research. The Foundation awards grants that contribute to the overall costs of the research project but do not fund overheads nor profit. Grant applications of up to $50,000 are welcomed.
Read moreThis manual has been created as a resource for general practices to aid in the delivery of effective smoking cessation services. The resource will help you evaluate your current practice and identify any changes that could be made to improve your smoking cessation service and ultimately reduce the number of smokers at your practice.