16 November Commonwealth Department of Health 'Impact of COVID-19 on Immunisation Services' survey November 16, 2020 By Announcement, Communication, Department of Health, Research 0 The Commonwealth Department of Health has recently contracted Monash University to undertake a small research study investigating the impact of COVID-19 on the delivery of immunisation services in Australia. Aimed at immunisation providers in Australia, the survey includes questions regarding vaccination for children, adults, pregnant women and school-based programs. The survey also addresses other topics including influenza vaccine demand and workforce issues due to COVID-19, among others. The survey can be accessed online here: https://redcap.link/immunisationsincovid The online survey link will be active and available to immunisation providers until the end of January 2021, with Monash University to deliver a final report detailing findings (and breakdowns by state and territory) thereafter. Related Articles Department of Human Services : Upgrading their digital health and aged care channels In the 2017-18 Budget, DHS received funding to enhance, stabilise and consolidate the existing health and aged care payments channels. Healthcare providers use of technology surges in the face of COVID-19 Commonwealth government announces extension of Medicare-subsidised telehealth My Health Record – Australians to decide on a smarter and safer way to share their important healthcare information By the end of 2018, a My Health Record will be created for every Australian, unless they choose not to have one. If people choose not to have a My Health Record, they will be able to opt out of having one created for them during a three-month period, starting on Monday 16 July and ending on October 15 2018 Department of Veterans' Affairs: Veterans' Health Check Increased use of My Health Record by healthcare providers Comments are closed.