In this article
Summary
This article describes the ANZCAP appeals policy.
It includes grounds and procedures to raise appeals with ANZCAP
a) when a recognition is first submitted and reviewed
b) when an active recognition is disputed
Purpose and scope
This Policy outlines when and how an individual may appeal the decision of ANZCAP (the College) regarding a portfolio review.
Definitions
In this Policy, unless otherwise indicated by the context:
Applicant means a person who has formally requested an appeal of a decision made by the College regarding a portfolio review.
Advisory Group means the ANZCAP Advisory Group who act as the appeals committee.
Policy
Appeal lodgement
Within two (2) weeks of the Applicant being notified in writing of the outcome of the review, the Applicant must advise the College that they wish to appeal the review decision.
The onus of establishing the relevant grounds for the appeal falls on the Applicant.
Applications must:
be submitted on the appropriate form (appeals form);
clearly state the grounds for the application;
be accompanied by additional information to support the application;
be accompanied by payment of the relevant fee.
Consideration of appeals
All appeals will be reviewed independently by the Advisory Group. Any SHPA or College staff who may usually be part of the Advisory Group and who were involved in the original review will recuse themselves during the appeal process.
Any Advisory Group member who has an actual or perceived conflict of interest with regard to the appeal will be removed from the group for the duration of the appeal.
The appeal form along with the initial disputes form, internal pharmacist reviews and findings will be passed to the Advisory Group for further review and discussion.
The Advisory Group may request additional information from the College or the Applicant. Should this request be made, the information must be provided within fourteen (14) days. If the information is not received in this timeframe, the Advisory Group will base their review and subsequent recommendation on the information at hand.
Decisions on appeals
The Advisory Group will provide a recommendation in writing to the SHPA CEO on whether to uphold or overturn the initial review decision.
The CEO will consider this recommendation and make the final decision on the appeal.
All decisions by the CEO are final and no further appeals may be made.
Timeframes
The College will endeavour to complete all appeals within two (2) months. In times when this is not possible all parties will be notified via email of the delay and anticipated timeframes.
Fees
The Applicant is required to pay an application fee before a review is commenced. The application fee is determined by the College and may be changed at any time.
Policy Approvals
Approved by | Kylee Hayward |
Previously approved by | |
Date approved | 29/8/2023 |
Version | 1 |
Intended audience | SHPA and ANZCAP staff, Pharmacists and technicians recognised through ANZCAP |
Scheduled for review | August 2024 |
Can’t find what you are looking for?
Search the ANZCAP knowledgebase or Contact us with your questions or request further assistance.
Add Comment