Record keeping of staff vaccination status

[Denise McGrath]

I understand that in NSW, influenza and covid vaccination is not mandatory for staff. However, I believe it is a requirement or at least a strong recommendation that organisation’s keep a record of staff vaccination status including if they choose not to be vaccinated.
We offer free flu vaccination clinics and keep records of the staff who attend this but how are other places collecting data for staff who have their vaccination elsewhere or who choose not to be vaccinated? Thanks

[Carrie Spinks]

Hi Denise,

Just to confirm, staff Influenza and COVID-19 vaccines must be recorded by providers – rather than strongly recommended

See…………….

Responsibilities of residential aged care providers: https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/residential-aged-care/responsibilities-of-providers#mandatory-flu-vaccination-program

Flu and COVID-19 vaccination program
What you need to do:
Your service must take precautions to prevent and control the flu and COVID-19 and minimise infection-related risks. That includes:
-offering free flu vaccinations and COVID-19 vaccinations every year to your staff and volunteers, and keeping records of their vaccinations. From 1 November 2025, vaccinations must be provided in accordance with the The Australian Immunisation Handbook.

COVID-19 vaccination reporting is also addressed here:
COVID-19 vaccination for residential aged care workers: https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/covid-19-vaccines/information-for-aged-care-providers-workers-and-residents-about-covid-19-vaccines/residential-aged-care-workers

The Aged Care Act past and current requires these vaccinations to be recorded.

Regards Carrie

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