Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00396:reg:22:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00396
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 22 (pt 1/2)
Character Range: 65502–68638

22  Recertification and reverification

    (1) The recertification activity shall include the review of previous mid‑term audit reports and consider the performance of the management system over the most recent NDIS provider certification cycle, and shall include the activities in Part 2 of this instrument.

    (2) A recertification or reverification audit shall be planned to occur no earlier than six months prior to the registration renewal date, and where possible be conducted before that date to evaluate the continued fulfilment of all requirements of the NDIS Practice Standards, and shall confirm the continued conformity and effectiveness of the NDIS provider's policies, procedures and practices.

    (3) In addition, each recertification audit shall also address:

        (a) effectiveness of the service in its entirety, and its continued appropriateness for meeting the conditions of registration of the NDIS provider;

        (b) demonstrated commitment to maintain the effectiveness and improvement of the service to enhance overall performance; and

        (c) effectiveness of the service with regard to achieving the certified NDIS provider's objectives and the intended results of its service to participants.

            Note: A registered NDIS provider must commence the registration renewal via the Commission's system to allow recertification to commence.

    (4) Recertification or reverification audits shall include a stage one audit which will include a self‑assessment from the NDIS provider indicating where any variation or changes to their previous self‑assessment have occurred.

    (5) For any major non‑conformity raised in a recertification or reverification audit, the approved quality auditor shall specify time limits for correction and corrective actions to the registered NDIS provider which are consistent with Annex C.

    (6) In any event, corrections shall be implemented and verified prior to the expiration of NDIS provider certification.

    (7) When a recertification or reverification audit is successfully completed prior to the expiry of the existing certificate, the expiry date of the new certification or verification decision ('Decision') shall be three years from the expiry of such an existing decision. This is unless the Commissioner has varied the certificate of registration under section 73L to be subject to a reduced period of registration, in which circumstances the expiry date of the Decision should align with the end of the period of registration..

    (8) The recertification expiry date must align with the registration renewal expiry date.

    (9) If the NDIS Provider has commenced the registration renewal application prior to the registration expiry, then the certification or verification shall continue to apply while the recertification or reverification process is undertaken, in accordance with the requirements of Part 2 of this instrument.

    (10) The effective date on the certificate shall be aligned with the registration renewal approval date and expiry date, which can only occur if the NDIS provider has commenced the registration