National Clinical Trials Governance Framework

Barwon Health is currently implementing the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework (NCTGF) to ensure a thriving clinical trials environment embedded within a robust healthcare system. We were also a pilot site for the NCTGF trial in 2021.

Clinical trials provide early access to innovative treatments and interventions for patients, and improve the overall standard of medical care provided in Australian hospitals through the uptake of evidence into practice. Data suggest that improved outcomes for patients participating in clinical trials are due in part to the increased clinical surveillance a trial provides and greater clinician adherence with evidence-based care.

The National Clinical Trials Governance Framework supports the integration of clinical trial service provision into routine hospital care for improved patient outcomes. The Framework focuses on two key Standards of the National Safety and Quality in Healthcare Service Standards:

• Standard 1 – Clinical Governance
• Standard 2 – Partnering with Consumers

For more information on the NCTGF at Barwon Health please contact:

Natasha Savvides – natasha.savvides@barwonhealth.org.au or 03 4215 3040

Adrian Costa Clinical Trials Centre – ACCTC@barwonhealth.org.au or 03 4215 3053

NCTGF Resources by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care

Resource	Link
Fact Sheet: Overview of NCTGF	Fact Sheet: National Clinical Trials Governance Framework – Overview of the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework (safetyandquality.gov.au)
NCTGF User Guide	The National Clinical Trials Governance Framework and user guide for health service organisations conducting clinical trials (safetyandquality.gov.au)
Video: What is the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework	https://youtu.be/tGXmj9ReeLw
Webinar recording:  A guide to the Clinical Trials Portal and web-based tools	https://youtu.be/t_jkwgAmVy0
NCTGF Fact Sheet for Maturity Rating Assessment	Fact Sheet: National Clinical Trials Governance Framework – Maturity rating for clinical trial service assessment (safetyandquality.gov.au)
NCTGF Fact Sheet for Principal Investigators	Fact Sheet: National Clinical Trials Governance Framework – Roles and functions for site principal investigators (safetyandquality.gov.au)
NCTGF Fact Sheet for Clinical Trial Workforce	Fact Sheet: National Clinical Trials Governance Framework – Roles and functions for the clinical trial workforce (safetyandquality.gov.au)
NCTGF Fact Sheet for Trial Sponsors	Fact Sheet: National Clinical Trials Governance Framework – Roles and functions of clinical trial sponsors (safetyandquality.gov.au)
NCTGF Fact Sheet for Managers	Fact Sheet: National Clinical Trials Governance Framework – Roles and functions of managers (clinical and non‑clinical) (safetyandquality.gov.au)
NCTGF Fact Sheet for Patients and Consumers	Fact Sheet: National Clinical Trials Governance Framework – Information for patients and consumers (safetyandquality.gov.au)
FAQs for NCTGF	Resources for the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
Accreditation checklist	NCTGF Standard 1 and 2 Accreditation Checklists and Sample Questions