The Faculty of Pain Medicine (FPM) – Australia and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) engaged Healthcare Management Advisors to identify flexible accreditation models for training pathways in regional areas. The project sought to understand the barriers and enablers for regional-based health settings to achieve the FPM accreditation standards. FPM’s longer-term vision was to expand the flexible model approach to other regions and jurisdictions in Australia and potentially New Zealand (subject to evaluation and funding). The project was executed using a staged approach, including an environmental scan and stakeholder consultation. Key tasks included:
The project was undertaken from July to November 2024.