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Immunisation in Aged Care settings and cold chain management
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Immunisation in Aged Care settings and cold chain management
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Aged care providers have a duty of care and responsibility towards the consumers within their care. This falls under the Aged Care Act 1997 guidelines. The quality of care provided is governed by the Quality Care Principles 2014, which include immunisation schemes for both staff and consumers. Ensuring immunisations across the lifespan are up to date is important so that we can protect those who are vulnerable and avoid an unnecessary burden within our healthcare system. During this session, we will also be providing you with a refresher on the National Vaccine Storage Guidelines focusing on mobile or outreach immunisation clinics, which will be vital in implementing catch-up programs as well as a pandemic response vaccine.
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Immunisation in Aged Care settings and cold chain management

Aged care providers have a duty of care and responsibility towards the consumers within their care. This falls under the Aged Care Act 1997 guidelines. The quality of care provided is governed by the Quality Care Principles 2014, which include immunisation schemes for both staff and consumers. Ensuring immunisations across the lifespan are up to date is important so that we can protect those who are vulnerable and avoid an unnecessary burden within our healthcare system.

During this session, we will also be providing you with a refresher on the National Vaccine Storage Guidelines focusing on mobile or outreach immunisation clinics, which will be vital in implementing catch-up programs as well as a pandemic response vaccine.

Learning outcomes:
At the end of this session, it is expected that you will be able to:
* List the vaccinations recommended and funded for older adults as per the National Immunisation Program Schedule (NIPs) and handbook
* Identify the Immunisation schemes available within aged care settings
*Demonstrate your understanding of the key issues and concepts involved in cold chain management regarding immunisation including cold chain breaches.
* Describe the responsibilities of the nurse immuniser with regard to cold chain management when practising within mobile or outreach clinics.
15.00
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Paid Content Paid Content

Members: $15.00

Non-Members: $15.00

Content Type: Elearning module

CPD Hours: 1.00

Updated: Thursday, 23 May 2024

Created: Thursday, 16 May 2024
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Area/s of Study

  • Aged care
  • Child and family health
  • Clinical skills
  • Community and primary health
  • Education
  • Immunisation

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