Industry Resources
& References
Standards, associations, and training references supporting credential governance in healthcare environments.
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Practical guidance on healthcare vendor credentialing, facility access and governance.
Governance & Compliance
AS 5182:2018 Explained: Vendor Credentialing for Australian Healthcare Facilities
A practical guide to AS 5182:2018 vendor credentialing for Australian healthcare facilities, including risk levels, evidence, governance and ongoing credential management.
Read articleVendor Credentialing vs Visitor Management vs Contractor Management in Healthcare
A practical comparison of vendor credentialing, visitor management and contractor management in healthcare.
Read articleHealthcare Vendor Credentialing Governance Checklist for Australian Facilities
A governance self-assessment for healthcare organisations reviewing vendor credentialing, representative access and facility oversight.
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What Is Healthcare Vendor Credentialing? An Australian Guide
A practical guide to healthcare vendor credentialing, representative requirements and facility access governance in Australia.
Read articleHealthcare Industry Representative Credentials: What Should Facilities Verify?
A practical guide to healthcare representative credentials, evidence, privacy and facility access governance under AS 5182:2018.
Read articleFacility Access
Industry Associations and Codes of Conduct
Healthcare industry representatives operate in environments shaped by clear expectations around access, conduct, and accountability.
While membership of an industry peak body is not required to use the OneCredential platform, engagement with relevant associations is strongly encouraged for organisations and representatives working in healthcare settings.
Industry associations play a pivotal role in:
Defining and maintaining recognised codes of conduct
Interpreting evolving healthcare access expectations
Promoting consistent professional standards across facilities
Guiding governance approaches adopted by healthcare organisations
OneCredential is designed to align with these established industry standards and expectations. By embedding them into credential assessment and access governance processes, the platform supports a consistent, recognised benchmark across facilities while remaining adaptable to local requirements.
Access to Industry Codes of Conduct
For representatives and organisations who are not members of a peak body, copies of the relevant industry codes of conduct are publicly available through the associations listed below.
Where permitted, OneCredential links to these codes to support transparency and understanding of the standards commonly referenced by healthcare facilities when defining access requirements.
These codes inform how credential requirements are assessed and mapped within healthcare environments, without requiring facilities to directly administer or enforce industry membership. These codes are also commonly referenced when defining training and conduct expectations for representatives accessing healthcare environments.
Important Note
Industry association membership is not mandatory for platform use. Codes of conduct are referenced to support consistent governance and professional alignment, not to replace facility-specific access requirements or internal policies.
Industry Associations
Referenced in AS 5182
The Australian Standard AS 5182:2018 – Vendor credentialing for healthcare facilities references a number of industry peak bodies whose codes of conduct and governance frameworks are relevant to healthcare industry representatives operating within clinical environments.
Membership of the appropriate industry association supports professional standards, ethical engagement, and alignment with healthcare facility expectations.
This list is current as at 21 July 2026.
Medicines Australia
Medicines Australia is the peak body representing research-based pharmaceutical companies operating in Australia. It administers the Medicines Australia Code of Conduct, which governs interactions between pharmaceutical companies and healthcare professionals.
17 Denison Street, Deakin ACT 2600, Australia
Pathology Technology Australia (formerly IVD Australia)
AS 5182 references IVD Australia. This organisation now operates as Pathology Technology Australia (PTA). Pathology Technology Australia represents manufacturers, sponsors, and distributors of in vitro diagnostic and pathology technologies in Australia.
PTA operates nationally and does not publicly list a physical office address.
Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA)
The Australian Dental Industry Association represents manufacturers and suppliers to the Australian dental industry. ADIA members are expected to comply with industry standards governing ethical business conduct and engagement with dental professionals and facilities.
Suite 11A, 85 Bourke Road, Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia
Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association (GBMA)
The Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association represents manufacturers and suppliers of generic and biosimilar medicines in Australia. GBMA supports ethical engagement and governance standards relevant to pharmaceutical representatives operating within healthcare facilities.
Level 17, 1 Denison Street, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
Consumer Healthcare Products Australia (formerly Australian Self Medication Industry)
AS 5182 references the Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI). This organisation now operates as Consumer Healthcare Products Australia (CHPA Australia). CHPA Australia represents manufacturers and sponsors of over-the-counter medicines and consumer healthcare products.
Level 2, 35 Chandos Street, St Leonards NSW 2065, Australia
Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA)
Complementary Medicines Australia is the peak body representing manufacturers and sponsors of complementary medicines in Australia. CMA administers a Code of Practice that sets standards for quality, safety, and ethical conduct within the complementary medicines sector.
PO Box 450, Mawson ACT 2607, Australia
Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA)
The Medical Technology Association of Australia represents medical device and medical technology companies supplying products and services to the Australian healthcare system. MTAA members operate under the MTAA Code of Practice, which sets expectations for ethical conduct, transparency, and professional engagement within healthcare environments.
Level 4, 97 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113, Australia
How These Associations
Relate to OneCredential
OneCredential recognises the role of industry associations in setting ethical, professional, and governance expectations for healthcare industry representatives.
While OneCredential operates independently of these organisations, our platform is designed to align with the governance frameworks and codes of conduct established by relevant peak bodies, supporting consistent credential oversight across healthcare facilities.
Training and Reference Resources
Healthcare facilities commonly reference recognised national standards when defining credential and access requirements for external healthcare industry representatives.
The resources below are provided to support representatives and employers in understanding these frameworks and accessing publicly available training and reference material.
Acceptance of training evidence remains subject to assessment within the OneCredential platform and alignment with applicable facility requirements.
Hand Hygiene – NSQHS Standard 3
The National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standard 3 outlines expectations for preventing and controlling healthcare-associated infection, including hand hygiene practices within healthcare environments. Many healthcare facilities reference NSQHS Standard 3 when defining hand hygiene training expectations for external personnel.
Reference Information
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
NSQHS Standard 3 – Preventing and Controlling InfectionsTraining Resources
The NHHI provides nationally recognised hand hygiene education and certification used across Australian healthcare settings.
National Hand Hygiene Initiative (NHHI)Training certificates issued through the National Hand Hygiene Initiative are commonly accepted by healthcare facilities as evidence of hand hygiene education aligned to NSQHS expectations.
Privacy and Information Handling – Australian Privacy Principles
The Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) form the core privacy protection framework under the Privacy Act 1988 and outline how personal information should be collected, used, stored, and disclosed in Australia. Healthcare facilities frequently reference privacy awareness training aligned to the APPs when defining expectations for representatives accessing clinical or administrative environments.
Reference Information
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
Australian Privacy PrinciplesTraining and Guidance
The OAIC provides guidance materials, fact sheets, and educational resources designed to support understanding of privacy obligations in Australian workplaces. Representatives and employers may use these resources to support internal privacy training aligned to APP expectations.