Healthscope COVID-19 vaccination information
Healthscope is responsible for providing a safe workplace and in doing so reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19. Vaccination is the most effective way to reduce deaths and severe illness and offers the highest order safety control against COVID-19. We want to offer our people, patients and partners, a safe workplace and the greatest protection possible.
Healthscope is proudly the first private hospital network in Australia to announce an intent to introduce a national COVID-19 vaccination policy, demonstrating that the safety of our people, patients and partners is our number one priority. Our Healthscope COVID-19 Vaccination Policy – Workers has been finalised and is provided here, along with associated forms and a FAQ.
- 15.01 Covid-19 Vaccination Policy - Workers
- Request for Exemption form – COVID-19 Vaccination
- Risk Assessment Form for those unable to be vaccinated
- FAQs
Our national policy will be effective immediately with those covered by the policy (staff, volunteers and sole traders/independent contractors) required to be fully vaccinated by 31 January 2022. However, where Public Health Orders or government directives mandate vaccinations for earlier dates, those earlier dates apply.
Healthscope has decided the same vaccination requirement for staff will apply to people working or present on Healthscope premises including VMOs, suppliers, contractors and students. The policy that applies to VMOs and other accredited practitioners is available here.
With respect to patients, Healthscope does not plan to impose a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement since our guiding principle is that all patients, regardless of vaccination status, should have equal access to care at Healthscope hospitals. However, extra control measures may be utilised to optimise the safety of all patients and staff as the situation in each state continues to evolve over coming months.
Healthscope’s visitor guidelines have been issued with a guiding principle that visitors must be fully vaccinated. However, each site is responsible for determining the workflows and procedures around visitors necessary to keep our people and patients safe. Visitor restrictions and the range of safety controls employed at sites are likely to change as conditions change in the local and state environment.
Where to get vaccinated?
If you are a Healthscope or ACHA healthcare worker, scroll down for details about how to book your COVID vaccinations.
If you’re not a healthcare worker, this information includes links and information connecting to the COVID vaccination program which still apply to other Australian community members.
Australia’s vaccination plans vary from state-to-state but all prioritise healthcare workers.
COVID vaccination booking details
Here is a simple state-by-state guide to make an appointment. Healthcare workers are a priority eligible group. Even if you are in lockdown you are permitted to travel to get the jab.
You can find a location and appointment at a participating GP or community health service through the Australian Government Eligibility Checker - visit covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility?lang=en and follow the steps.
Book a vaccination by phone or online. Call the ACT COVID-19 Vaccination Line on 02 5124 7700, 7am to 7pm.
Make a booking online at: https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/stay-safe-and-healthy/vaccine/book-a-vaccination-appointment
Sign up to MyDHR and confirm your eligibility as a healthcare worker. An invite to book an appointment will be sent to you within 24 hours. Sign in to MyDHR to schedule your COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
Book an appointment via the national vaccine eligibility checker at: https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility?lang=en
Visit https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/stay-safe/COVID-19-vaccinations/booking-your-covid-19-vaccine and follow the prompts, making sure you indicate you are a healthcare worker to indicate you are in a priority eligibility group. The site lets you book at either an NT vaccine clinic.
For GP bookings try: https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility?lang=en
Book via: https://www.vaccinebookings.health.qld.gov.au/registerforvaccination/
TIP: the booking form has a field called “Cohort” – it is important that you mark yourself as “Frontline health care worker”.
Call 134 COVID (13 42 68) if you need help.
For GP bookings try: https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility?lang=en
There is a range of options to book an appointment at a clinic that suits you via the vaccine eligibility checker at https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility?lang=en .
For GP bookings try: https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility?lang=en
Call the Tasmanian Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738, or visit https://www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au/vaccination-information/covid-19-vaccination/Book-your-vaccine.
For GP bookings try: https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility?lang=en
You can attend a vaccination centre if there is one nearby. For a priority healthcare worker appointment call the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398. You can also use the online booking system at www.portal.cvms.vic.gov.au but this won't get you prioritised. Victorian Healthscope team members can also book into our staff clinic at Knox Private Hospital in Wantirna. Visit the Healthscope Intranet -hint/hospitals/OnlineForms/forms/HealthscopeStaffCOVID-19VaccinationBookingForm/ (Intranet link only).
For GP bookings try: https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility?lang=en
Set up an account for online registration for a community vaccination clinic at https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Coronavirus/COVID19-vaccine or call 13 COVID (13 268 43).
For GP bookings try: https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility?lang=en
With all these options, you should be able to get vaccinated. If for any reason you try everything and simply cannot get a vaccination booking, we will raise this with the State Government involved directly so please email communications@healthscope.com.au with your name, primary workplace, and phone number. We will get the details of your attempts to follow with government.
So don’t wait. Vacci-mate.
Useful links:
- Australia Government Health Department – COVID-19 vaccines
- Therapeutic Goods Administration – vaccine information
- New England Journal of Medicine site
Do you have a question?
If you have a question for our wider Healthscope team please contact communications@healthscope.com.au