The full facility accreditation process for a health service or Local Health Network can take considerable time from application through to notification of accreditation status. When applying for accreditation, health services should allow sufficient time for required approval processes. Submissions should be returned to the SA MET Unit no later than 60 days prior to the agreed date of the assessment visit. Details on the submission are to be verified by the Executive Director of Medical Services (EDMS) and the Director of Clinical Training (DCT).
Local Health Networks (LHNs) are advised to notify the SA MET Unit by the end of May each year of any changes to existing accredited units or new units that need to be accredited for the forthcoming year.
The accreditation process for new units can take considerable time from application through to notification of accreditation status. See timelines below for when applications need to be submitted.
It is recommended that health services do not wait for final funding approval as this could result in the unit not receiving accreditation status prior to the required commencement date. If accreditation is granted but the funding is not approved, the accreditation status will remain on file for the approved accreditation period pending funding approval. Once funding has been granted the health services will need to advise the SA MET Unit of any significant changes that could affect the original accreditation decision.
New Unit Accreditation Process outlines the steps required to accredit a new term or unit within a health service already accredited as a prevocational training provider (PDF 142 KB)
Change of Circumstance process outlines the steps required to submit a notification for a change of circumstance for a accredited term or health service (PDF 169 KB)
