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Major changes anticipated as part of the RMPS revision

Industry News April 8, 2024

NATA team

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC), in collaboration with the National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC), is in the process of revising the Requirements for medical pathology services (Third Edition 2018) (RMPS).   

There is expected to be a significant revision of the existing requirements and as a member of the NPAAC DRL, NATA is making its pathology-sector Members aware of the opportunity to provide feedback as part of the revision process.

To provide feedback, complete the online survey or provide a written submission to pathology@safetyandquality.gov.au 

Feedback must be provided by Friday, April 26, 2024 

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