AS 4700.5-2002

Abstract

Gives guidance for the implementation of immunization messages using the Health Level Seven (HL7) Version 2.3.1 protocol, between immunization service providers and registries.

Scope

HL7 is a health care application protocol accredited as a Standard by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This Standard covers implementation of communications between immunization service providers and immunization registries, using the HL7 Version 2.3.1 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
Under Revision	DR 04432
Supersedes	DR 01057
Superseded By	AS 4700.5-2005