Table 1

Incremental costs audit tool—activity groups and activities

Activity groups	Activities to be costed
Board	Discussions regarding: Decision to continue with accreditation Selection and approval of accreditation agency (eg, ACHS) Approval of accreditation agency fees
Management	Discussions with the quality and safety unit regarding accreditation staffing requirements Review of self-assessment report from ACHS Approval of staff assigned to working groups
Quality and safety unit	Reviewing any changes from previous EQuIP version Conducting education sessions to explain; (a) accreditation process to new staff; and (b) changes to the accreditation process for all staff Engaging with senior staff/management to set up working groups as required Setting terms of reference, monitoring progress and reviewing output for working groups Reviewing and approving self-assessment documentation Reviewing self-assessment report from ACHS
General staff	Attending pre and postsurvey briefings Attending meetings with accreditation surveyors during survey Attending accreditation-related training
Working groups	Reviewing the following activities: Ensuring policy and compliance manual is up to date and complete Completing required reports; risk assessments, incidents (patient complaints, falls, pressure injuries and other adverse events), and work health safety issues Completing self-assessment forms
Accreditation coordinators	Liaising with ACHS surveyors Providing information/welcome packs for surveyors Organising meetings between surveyors and management, staff and/or Board Organising postsurvey debrief with surveyors, Quality and safety unit and management Organising postsurvey meeting with surveyors and staff and Board members
Other costs	Accreditation agency fees Accreditation-related workshop fees External consultancy fees

ACHS, Australian Council on Healthcare Standards; EQuIP Evaluation and Quality Improvement Programme.