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Resources » Waikato: Need a hand with immunisation data reconciliation? We’re here to help!

Waikato: Need a hand with immunisation data reconciliation? We’re here to help!

Published: 21/05/2025

Although things have improved, getting your immunisation data aligned between your PMS system and the Aotearoa Immunisation Register (AIR) can still be tricky.

Unfortunately, there are still cases where immunisations recorded in your practice PMS haven’t made it onto AIR. These gaps can affect the accuracy of patient records, potentially impacting patient safety and adding to your team’s workload.

That’s where we can come in

Pinnacle MHN in Waikato now has a dedicated, experienced nurse vaccinator and admin support person ready to work directly with your practice.

Our team will come to you, bringing practice-specific data showing which vaccinations are recorded in your PMS but missing from AIR. 

Together we can:

  • identify the root causes of discrepancies (whether PMS coding issues, data entry errors, or AIR glitches)
  • work alongside your team to fix issues on the spot and downstream with AIR/PMS vendor if necessary
  • help manage overdue reports, referring to Outreach Immunisations Services when required
  • update some recalls where needed on NHI’s we investigate
  • support with catch-up schedules and vaccinations if needed.

We’ll make sure our support fits around your busy day, with minimal disruption and maximum benefit.

At the end of the support, we will provide feedback on what we found, what we resolved and some key process improvements if applicable.

Meet the team

Angy Beumer

For the past 8 years I have worked in the health sector with Pinnacle. I started as a receptionist for general practice working within the Patient Management Centre (PAC), my role evolved to include contacting patients to attempt booking them in for immunisations, smears, B4 School Checks, confirming enrolment and credit control. I also worked on flu vaccine and MMR campaigns. Since July 2023 I’m the B4 School Coordinator for Waikato. My roles have exposed me to various patient management and national systems. I bring strong analytical and organisational skills to any task with a smile. 

Suzanne Stevenson

I’m an experienced Registered Nurse, having worked in many nursing environments including ED, practice nursing, COVID vaccinations and most recently as a mobile immunisation nurse working with the outreach team (for the past 2.5 years). The skills I bring to this project include, robust knowledge of the immunisation schedule and immunisation catch up schedules, a working knowledge of Indici and Medtech databases and a willingness to support immunisation improvement any way I can. I am looking forward to meeting you.

Want to find out more or book a visit?

Catherine Tobin, Nursing Lead - Waikato
catherine.tobin@pinnacle.health.nz

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