Vision of the NPHCP
To facilitate the development of a national primary health care system which:
- Engages the consumer as an essential member of the team;
- Provides an integrated and team-based approach to care across primary care disciplines;
- Supports its workforce by providing ongoing timely access to appropriate training and education, resources, support and infrastructure;
- Allows for flexible and innovative service models to meet local health needs;
- Provides quality, safe, measurable patient care based on best-practice and clinical evidence;and
- Includes a focus on prevention and early intervention.
In achieving the vision, the role of the NPHCP will be:
- To develop strategies aimed at strengthening the primary health care sector and improving patient outcomes, such as increasing the prevalence and effectiveness of team-based care;
- To identify key issues impacting on the primary care sector and discuss best-practice solutions;
- To promote the effectiveness of the primary health care sector and increase links with secondary and tertiary health systems;
- To develop strategies for integrated services between primary, secondary and tertiary care if needed to overcome identified service gaps for consumers;
- To develop appropriate evidence-based population health strategies and endorse health promotion campaigns; and
- To maintain effective communication channels and strong relationships with the Australian Government and State and Territory governments and between primary health care disciplines.
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