About BPAC Inc
bestpractice is a decision support system for health professionals. bestpractice is owned and developed by Best Practice Advocacy Centre Inc (BPAC Inc).
BPAC Inc is an Incorporated Society and is a not for profit organisation with charitable status. BPAC Inc was formed in 1997 and is a joint venture between:
- University of Otago (Schools of Medicine and Pharmacy), and
- South Link Health (Health Management Service Organisation).
BPAC Inc has an independent Board of Directors comprising three representatives from each of the joint venture partners.
BPAC Inc has an independent Clinical Advisory Group and an independent Ethics Committee with the responsibility of ensuring that appropriate legislation, privacy and ethical standards are met and maintained.
See Also
Featured module
The Depression in Young People module addresses the identification of common mental disorders and the management of depression in primary care.
For more modules see the full list of standard modules.
Latest News
ACC18 Enhancements - Effective 27 November
Calendar, Printing and ACC Identifiers
In response to feedback, the online ACC18 continues to launch enhancements; the following will be available from 27 November.
Fitness for Work Tab - Calendar: Moving the mouse over the calendar for longer periods has been made easier.
Declaration Tab - ACC Identification: There will be a reduction in the number of identifiers from five to four; no direct impact on the Provider.
If you are one of the over 2000 Practitioners who regularly use the online ACC18; thank you. If you are not then now would be a good time to begin, noting that additional return to work assistance for patients is offered solely through this online form. Self service for setting up and using the online ACC18 is available at www.acc.co.nz (use keyword eACC18 Self Service). However, feel free to contact ACC at 0800 222 994 or ebusinessinfo@acc.co.nz for more personalised support.
Most Popular Modules
The five most popular modules in June were:
- Patient Prompt
- The Common Form
- e-Referral System
- ACC 18 Form
- CVD Quick Screen
To see more, go to the Statistics page.
Getting Started guide
The Getting Started guide is a good place to start if you are new to bestpractice Decision Support. The articles in the guide provide a quick and focussed introduction to the areas of most interest to new users of bestpractice.
About BPAC Inc
bestpractice Decision Support is produced by BPAC Inc. To find out more about us, click here.