In this session, you’ll learn the principles of cold chain monitoring (“Strive for 5”), how to detect and manage breaches, best practice guidelines, and the responsibilities of the vaccine coordinator as per RACGP standards and Victorian Government guidelines.
Session resources
- Presentation slides
- HealthPathways – Vaccine Storage & Cold Chain Breaches (requires log in) melbourne.communityhealthpathways.org/47017.htm
- “Strive for 5” guidelines (3rd Edition) www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/national-vaccine-storage-guidelines-strive-for-5
- RACGP Standards for General Practice (5th Ed.) www.racgp.org.au/running-a-practice/practice-standards/standards-5th-edition
- Cold Chain Management (Department of Health) www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation/cold-chain-management-provider-resources
- Vaccine Location Fridge Map cesphn.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20190515_Fridge_Map__interactive.pdf
- Cold Chain Breach Reporting (Department of Health) www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation/cold-chain-breach-reporting
- Victorian Cold Chain Breach Form www.health.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/cold-chain-breach-report-form-september-2025.docx
- COVID-19 Cold Chain Breach Form www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/cold-chain-breach-ccb-reporting-form
- Victorian Immunisation Learning Hub www.vic-immunisation-learning.com/immunisation/
- Victorian Department Immunisation Newsletter – https://app.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=872219&s=929047&a=100725&k=RcGxgeNuHSGn188E1xpDEa6XcfERTGVMN_LLnMgGUP4
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