For the most up to date process information on reporting to PRIMHD download this guide:
NGO Guide to PRIMHD
Definition of Scope for NGO Provider Inclusion in PRIMHD
The scope of PRIMHD includes all contracted mental health and addiction NGO providers that provide direct support and treatment services to consumers and that report data using the service user’s unique NHI (National Health Index) number. The exceptions are as follows:
- Aged care residential providers with three or less (<3) mental health and addiction
residents - Consumer and family/whanau organisations that are not contracted to provide data
using the health care user’s unique NHI (National Health Index) number
Further information on PRIMHD Definition of Scope for NGOs
NB: Any NGO that is not currently contracted to provide PRIMHD data using the unique
NHI may still elect to voluntarily ‘opt in’ as long their PRIMHD reporting complies with the
data standards established by the Health Information Standards Organisation (HISO).
Additional notes relating to scope definition:
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Reporting to PRIMHD does not replace the contractual obligations of all providers to report information to Sector Services (formerly known as HealthPAC), Ministry of Health.
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Whilst consumer drop-in services are considered to be ‘in-scope’ the current PRIMHD reporting model may prove to be too onerous and impractical to implement for NGO providers that deliver these types of services. Consequently, the funder may elect to hold PRIMHD reporting from these providers over until the PRIMHD data model and reporting for these service types can be reconsidered as part of the proposed review of PRIMHD in 2011.
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The scope definition does not revoke the accountability of the DHB funder and planner for making the final decision whether a NGO service is excluded from reporting to PRIMHD. The provider must still be within the scope of PRIMHD (as described above) and be able to comply with the HISO data standards for PRIMHD.
Sending NGO Data to PRIMHD
NGOs have three options for submitting data to PRIMHD:
1. PRIMHD Online
2. XML File Transfer via Third Party Software Vendor Services click here to see further advice regarding Vendor options
3. Submitting data via Local DHB Patient Management System
Information Regarding Costs Related to PRIMHD
Information from the Ministry of Health about PRIMHD secure connection and costing.
Additional Information to Assist with the Interpretation of National PRIMHD Codes
This document records the common understanding of the PRIMHD NGO Regional Coordinators (PRCs) about the definition of each of the PRIMHD Codes that are outlined in the national PRIMHD standards.
The purpose of the document is to promote national consistency and that it is not intended to replace the national standards for PRIMHD. The objective is to support a common national approach so that the quality of the data that is reported to PRIMHD improves, thereby improving the utility of the national collection.
