Childhood Immunisation Program
We invite practices in the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Penrith local government areas to express their interest in participating in a three-month Quality Improvement (QI) program aimed at enhancing childhood immunisation rates by at least 2%. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to improving the health and well-being of children in our community.
Background
The program is designed to support general practices in implementing evidence-based strategies to improve immunisation coverage. The program will target paediatric patients aged two years who have missed their scheduled 18-month immunisations.
What's Involved
Selected participating practices will receive:
- Access to resources, tools and guidance tailored to improving vaccination rates.
- Model For Improvement (MFI) & PDSA (Plan Do Study Act) resources and training sessions, with ongoing support.
- Regular feedback on practice performance and progress toward the 2% improvement target.
- Nurse Immunisation Scholarship: Each successful practice will be issued a Nurse Immunisation Scholarship through Benchmarque Group.
- Buzzy Healthcare Kit - a "Buzzy " is a small vibrating device paired with a cold to help reduce pain and anxiety during immunisations, particularly for children. One reusable Buzzy healthcare kit will be provided to each practice.
- Payments of up to $2,500 (excluding GST) per selected practice.
Benefits
- Contribute to public health improvement by protecting children from vaccine-preventable illnesses.
- Build capacity within your practice for sustainable quality improvement.
- Strengthen patient relationships and trust in preventive care.
- Participation payments for the practice (up to $2,500 excluding GST).
Eligibility
- Practices in the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury or Penrith local govenerment areas will be considered.
- Practices willing to commit to the full 3-month program duration including submitting milestone data on time.
- Agreement to share de-identified data to measure progress and outcomes.
Expectations of Participants
- Submit three Model for Improvements including completed PDSA cycles (One PDSA required per month).
- Monitor and report progress on vaccination rates by submitting monthly data.
- Minimum two practice staff to complete online Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) training.
- Participate in one cold chain questionnaire check completed by the PHN at the practice.
- Attendance at the Immunisation Update 2025 webinar.
How to Apply
To express your interest, please complete and submit the application form below by Friday 21 February 2025. For any questions or further information, contact your Primary Care Engagement Officer or contact us on 4708 8100.
