PSS Risk Management Requirements
Medical Practitioners are required to complete a risk management activity in order to be eligible for a PSS payment. This includes those Members who are eligible under the previous MISS criteria and the Rural Procedural General Practitioners criteria. This activity must be completed within the same policy year as that to which the premium support applies.
It is important that all Members who wish to apply for the PSS, whether they apply during the 2010/11 policy year or after the end of that policy year, ensure that the appropriate risk management activities are completed by 30 June 2011.
Risk Management Activities
Risk Management activities are aimed at assisting Members to identify risks in their practice and to implement appropriate risk management strategies.
Members accessing the PSS for the 2010/11 policy year are asked to complete one of the risk management activities detailed in the table below between 1 July 2010 and 30 June 2011. All MDA National activities listed below are free to MDA National Members and are available via Member Online Services (MOS). You will need a username and password to access MOS. If you do not have a username or password, you can register for these details online or by contacting 1800 011 255.
In the event that these activities are not suited to your individual practice, or you are unable to participate, please contact the Risk Management Team on 1800 011 255 or email riskmanagement@mdanational.com.au to discuss your particular circumstances.
In keeping with the spirit of the PSS agreement, Members are encouraged to explore different risk management activities each premium year.
External Activity | |
Description | In recognition of our busy Members who already undertake risk management in their practice - simply tell us about these activities by completing our custom designed form |
Evidence of Completion | Submission of the 'External Risk Management Activity Report 2010/11' |
How to Access | Further information and guidelines available on the External Risk Management Activity Pack and Report page |
Important Notes | We will assess the submitted activity and confirm its approval with you |
Online Learning | |
Description | MDA National is developing a range of online learning options - further details announced throughout the year |
Evidence of Completion | As advised for each activity |
How to Access | As advised throughout the year |
Important Notes | Available soon |
Cognitive Institute Workshop | |
Description | These workshops highlight the relevance and importance of communication skills in the management of your patients |
Evidence of Completion | Attendance list at venue |
How to Access | Log into Member Online Services |
Important Notes | Online registration to avoid disappointment |
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Description | MDA National presents a variety of workshops throughout the year. Members are advised by email, Member publications and online |
Evidence of Completion | Attendance list at venue |
How to Access | As advised throughout the year |
Important Notes |
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Important Notice
On completion of a MDA National risk management activity, you will be sent confirmation that your risk management requirements have been met for the purposes of the PSS.
If you receive an advance PSS payment but do not complete the required risk management activity by 30 June 2011, or you do not supply sufficient evidence of completion, you will be ineligible for the PSS and must repay any premium support you received in respect of the premium period.
For more information please contact the Risk Management Team by email riskmanagement@mdanational.com.au or on 1800 011 255.
- Member Online Services - Login
- Register for Member Online Services
- More information about Member Online Services
- Member Services Helpline - 1800 011 255