Abstract

Describes the implementation of communications between immunization service providers and immunization registries, using the HL7 Version 2.4 protocol for the Australian health industry.

Scope

This Standard covers implementation of communications between immunization service providers and immunization registries, using the HL7 Version 2.4 protocol. The Standard covers the events that trigger communication, the batching of transactions, together with the structure and content of electronic messages. This includes the data segments and data elements that are mandatory (required), optional or conditional (required, based on a condition), and relevant usage notes in the Australian health environment. The Standard provides consistent use of data definitions as well as commentary and references to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), National Health Data Dictionary (NHDD).

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
Pages
ISBN
Committee	IT-014
Supersedes	AS 4700.5-2002 DR 04432
Superseded By	AS 4700.5(Int)-2007