Foundation Standard assessor criteria

The Foundation Standard represents legislative, regulatory and clinical requirements for all general practices in Aotearoa New Zealand.  It represents a nationally consistent benchmark by which a practice can measure it’s current quality of care and progress towards health equity.

A Foundation Standard assessment checks 15 indicators via an online self-assessment (done by the practice), and a subsequent site visit by an assessor. 

Foundation Standard assessor eligibility criteria:

• Experience in the primary health sector.
• Practice experience and knowledge about general practice, structures, and functions of the general practice team
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to health outcomes.
• Interest, experience, and/or qualifications in quality improvement. 
• Availability to attend training days in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch (other centres by demand). 
• Ability to complete ongoing assessor training as required by the College, to maintain competence and knowledge of the Standard.