Unlocking Quality Improvement: Accessing NINCo’s QI Resources
NINCo’s quality improvement (QI) resources are now available on the NINCo branch of the Learning Management System (LMS)! Whether you’re new to QI or looking for advanced tools to elevate your practice, our library has you covered. Follow this step-by-step guide to access essential resources like toolkits, templates, and more.
On the NINCo Branch, you’ll find the following resources:
Stream 1
- Essentials Toolkit template: A comprehensive starter pack for anyone beginning their QI journey.
- Topic-Specific Toolkit templates: Tailored resources addressing priority areas, such as chronic disease management or patient experience.
- Data Cleaning Toolkit template: Practical guidance for optimizing your data extraction tools and ensuring clean, actionable datasets.
QI templates
PDSA Templates: Ready-to-use Plan-Do-Study-Act templates for testing and implementing changes effectively.
Stream 3
Stream 3 of NINCo’s initiatives has delivered an impressive suite of resources tailored to support PHNs and general practices in aligning with Strengthening Medicare and MyMedicare priorities. These resources focus on clinical audits, patient registration workflows, and practical tools for improving care delivery.
Below is a summary of the key resources and their applications:
- NINCo Strengthening Medicare QI Toolkit – A comprehensive guide for PHNs and practices to implement Strengthening Medicare strategies through quality improvement (QI).
- Clinical Audit Resources – These resources support practices in conducting clinical audits aligned with MyMedicare priorities, offering templates, session plans, and evaluation tools to ensure effective implementation.
- Clinical Audit – MyMedicare_Primary Sense2023-25 Needs Assessment MyMedicare Clinical AuditExample of RACGP Session Plan – MyMedicare Clinical Audit for PHNsExample of GP Post-Evaluation – Clinical Audit MyMedicare
- GP Evidence Booklet – Clinical Audit MyMedicare
- Assigning Patients to a GP – Step-by-step guidance on how to assign patients to GPs, a core component of MyMedicare implementation.
- Practice Support Tools for MyMedicare – These resources provide technical support for practices using data tools like CAT and POLAR to streamline patient registration and manage MyMedicare data.
- Practice-Support: Mastering MyMedicare with CAT
- Practice-Support: MyMedicare Patient Registration Using POLAR
Why Use NINCo Resources?
NINCo’s QI resources are purpose-built to simplify quality improvement for practices and PHNs. Whether addressing data quality, streamlining workflows, or enhancing patient care, these resources offer practical, field-tested solutions.
Developed by leading QI experts within PHNs, each resource has been carefully reviewed, vetted, and refined through collaboration with NINCo Stream members. This ensures they align with best practices and are tailored to meet the diverse needs of PHNs and practices.
By introducing these resources, PHNs can standardize QI approaches, foster consistency, and uphold fidelity to QI terminology when engaging with general practices. NINCo resources provide the tools and confidence to drive meaningful, measurable improvements in healthcare.
Apply These Resources Today
NINCo’s toolkits and templates are crafted to streamline the implementation of QI strategies, making them accessible and impactful. Whether you’re introducing QI concepts to practices, conducting clinical audits, or optimizing workflows, these resources provide the foundation for success.
Share Your Experience
After using a resource, take a moment to visit the feedback form linked on the resource page. Your input helps us refine and improve our tools for the benefit of all users.
Connect with the NINCo Community
Join NINCo’s LMS platform or participate in our bi-monthly meetings to exchange insights, share experiences, and learn from fellow QI champions.
For support or questions, contact us at ninco@gcphn.com.au. Let’s collaborate to enhance primary care and deliver better outcomes for patients!