GuildLink first to connect pharmacies to the Australian Immunisation Register

Consumers across Australia will benefit from the implementation of technology which results in greater efficiency and consistency across pharmacies delivering vaccinations, leading digital health-tech provider GuildLink says.

To help achieve this GuildCare NG, GuildLink clinical services platform, now hosts a seamless integration direct to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR), the national register that records vaccines given to people of all ages across Australia.

Ensuring direct integration into the AIR gives pharmacists more time with their patients as reporting requirements are made easier and faster.

Recording patient vaccination statements to the AIR is mandatory for pharmacist immunisers in Tasmania, the Northern Territory and Western Australia and is recommended in all other States and Territories as best practice.

The innovative new AIR integration is the first of its kind in pharmacy and brings pharmacy vaccination reporting into line with other immunisation settings.

In addition, it assists in removing the time-consuming double-handling of patient data currently required to meet in-pharmacy and AIR recording requirements.

Acting CEO for GuildLink Jannine Johnson said “GuildLink sought to bring digital solutions to pharmacists to enable continuity of care for patients across different practice settings.”

The release of this new functionality also supported pharmacists to update patient immunisation records in a timely and efficient manner.

“We’re delivering software to make it easier and more efficient for a pharmacy to deliver immunisation services,” she said.

“We encourage all pharmacies providing immunisation services to connect with AIR.”

The latest industry leading, cloud-based technology has been implemented to ensure data is securely and accurately uploaded to AIR – with no further reporting required for pharmacy staff.

“It’s quicker, easier and fully compliant with AIR obligations,” she said.

“We developed this new integration with the federal government and AIR to help pharmacists deliver immunisation services in-house,” she said.

“If your pharmacy isn’t already – now’s the perfect time to register with AIR.

“Pharmacists can find more time to spend with their patients now their reporting obligations are significantly reduced. Early feedback is that it’s easier, quicker, more accurate than onerous manual reporting.”

Pharmacies that are registered as immunisation providers with the AIR can utilise this new integration today.