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:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

PRIMHD vendor search and selection guide

A number of NGOs indicated they may purchase software to meet their PRIMHD reporting obligations. The Northern Region and PRIMHD  have put together the following guide to encourage NGOs to consider the total cost of ownership for the selection, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of an in-house system:

PRIMHD vendor search and selection guide

Before deciding on a software vendor, your organisation needs to do a full comparison of features, costs, and support over the expected lifespan of any chosen solution. You should have a clear idea of your organisation's requirements, some of which will be mandatory and others will be optional.

A Software Vendor Expo is scheduled 18th August 2010, click here to see more information