Staff from the NBH Medical Centre and members of the NBH Executive Unit with the accreditation certficate Northern Beaches Hospital Medical Centre recognised for safe, high-quality care Northern Beaches Hospital Medical Centre patient safety, continuous improvement and accessible care,” she said.
has achieved re-accreditation through Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited, recognising the clinic’s commitment to safe, high-quality care. The accreditation confirms the service meets the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Standards for General Practices, which cover areas including patient safety, clinical governance, infection prevention and control, information security, medication management, staff training and quality improvement. Located alongside the emergency department at Northern Beaches Hospital, the centre provides urgent care for patients with non-life-threatening conditions that do not require emergency treatment. General practitioner Dr Luke Morphett, who helped guide the centre through the accreditation process, said the achievement was an important milestone for the service. “This accreditation provides independent confirmation that we have the right systems and processes in place to support safe, high- quality healthcare,” he said. “It is also an important opportunity for our team to reflect, learn and continue improving the way we deliver care for our patients.” NBH Medical Centre Head of Department Dr Emily Coxon said the outcome was particularly significant given the process was completed during a period of organisational transition. “The result reflects the dedication of the entire team and their shared commitment to
Northern Beaches Hospital Medical Centre is a bulk-billing urgent care service operating on a walk-in basis, with no appointment required. The clinic treats minor fractures and injuries, sprains and strains, minor cuts, wounds and burns, infections, rashes, bites and stings, eye and sinus issues, wound care and migraine management. Find out more here: https://bit. ly/NBH-Medical-Centre
General practitioner Dr Luke Morphett and NBH Medical Centre Head of Department Dr Emily Coxon
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