Practices in Using AIR

Note: Things discussed here are the same ones existing in the Services Australia Data Quality User Guide. 

The accuracy of data entered  is critical in ensuring the successful transmission of data
to AIR. It is recommended that vaccination providers:

• Transmit immunisation details to the AIR once only, daily

• Select correct vaccine when recording encounter eg. Fluarix tetra or Priorix

• Send encounters or batches to AIR daily

• Check sent items or report function to ensure encounters have transmitted successfully

• Correct failed encounters and re-send to AIR immediately

• Correct deleted encounters and re-send remaining records to AIR immediately

Accurate data is the result of trained and proficient employees. However, there is still room for
human error. In order to reduce the likelihood of inaccuracies, it is vital to implement quality control
measures to ensure the integrity of AIR data. Ensure:

• Staff undertake the AIR eLearning education modules available on the Services Australia
website

• Procedures for reporting to AIR are documented in business operational manuals

• Ensure staff are familiar with the software products’ functions and capabilities, including
troubleshooting

Source: https://www.cesphn.org.au/documents/population-health/immunisation-1/3606-air-data-quality-user-guide-v1-0-nov-20/file