Immunisation has become an integral part of GP practice. The Commonwealth Government's General Practice Immunisation Incentives (GPII) have assisted GPs as primary immunisation providers, with incentives for GPs for providing individual immunisations and for having at least 90% of their young patients fully immunised.
Network Practice Support
From cold chain management to data cleansing, the General Practice Support Consultants can help practices ensure protocols and procedures are in place to improve immunisation rates. This support is available through one to one visits in your Practice, which includes a “fridge audit”, telephone support and education events run throughout the year. A variety of worksheets and an Immunisation Manual are also available for GP members and practice staff.
The manual includes:
- Current and previous schedule
- Explanation of the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register
- Protocols for immunisation
- Cold chain storage
- Anaphylaxis shock - signs, symptoms and management
- How to record vaccinations
- How to improve your practices rates
Immunisation Resources Useful Websites
For further information contact: Belinda Carra or Georgia Wencel