What is the difference in function between QACs and SRCs? Can the same individuals be part of both a SRC and QAC?

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The function of a QAC is to monitor the quality of care of the service provided, while the function of a SRC is to monitor the provision of certain services to ensure that their utilisation is appropriate and to monitor patient outcomes in the utilisation of the new service.

The same individuals can be part of both a SRC and QAC.

What is the difference in function between QACs and SRCs? Can the same individuals be part of both a SRC and QAC?

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