Sports Physiotherapy and Work Rehabilitation Centre Penrith has been recognised for the quality and safety of their service with the award of accreditation by Quality Innovation Performance (QIP).
QIP is Australia’s most comprehensive not-for-profit accreditation organisation, dedicated to delivering accreditation and support services to a diverse range of organisations including physiotherapy practices, diagnostic imaging services, dental practices and community services.
“Accreditation is a major achievement and a clear demonstration that Sydney West Physiotherapy is committed to providing Western Sydney with access to high quality health services,” Mr Gary Smith, Chair of QIP, said today. “Striving to continually improve how you support your patients to get the best health outcomes should be commended, and QIP congratulates Sports Physiotherapy and Work Rehabilitation Centre Penrith on reaching this benchmark”, he said.
QIP accreditation is based on national standards that are set by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). The APA is the peak body representing the interests of Australian physiotherapists and their patients. To achieve an endorsement of accreditation, Sports Physiotherapy and Work Rehabilitation Centre Penrith has demonstrated that they meet all requirements of the APA Standards.
Senior Physiotherapist Paula Peralta said accreditation was attained through cooperation, commitment and communication amongst staff members. “Everyone in the practice played a valuable role in ensuring we met the Standards. The recognition of working in an accredited practice gives our dedicated staff a feeling of accomplishment and pride. Sports Physiotherapy and Work Rehabilitation Centre Penrith is proud to display the QIP accredited symbol at our practice. “We want to communicate to our clients that their well-being is our priority. QIP accreditation shows we are committed to providing quality care based on professional Standards,” said Paula.
Sports Physiotherapy and Work Rehabilitation Centre Penrith, located at 111 Lethbridge Street, offers a range of physiotherapy services including which includes assessment and management of:
- Sports injuries
- Back & neck pain
- Soft tissue “sprains & strains”
- Work related injury management
- Hand & upper limb injury clinic, including thermoplastic splinting
- Men’s & women’s health & continence
- Pre & post operative rehabilitation programs
- Pregnancy related lower back & pelvic girdle pain
- Synthetic casting & plaster casting
- Rehabilitation gym
- Pilates
- Hydrotherapy
Contact: The Administrative team on 4721 5788
For further information on QIP, please visit www.qip.com.au or phone 1300 888 329.
