NGO PRIMHD
Platform works alongside the Ministry of Health and regional PRIMHD NGO Coordinators to support the implementation of PRIMHD for NGOs.
We are here to help identify any emerging 'hot' issues as related to PRIMHD and assist the sector to resolve them, we act as a triage point for any 'hot' issues that community agencies are concerned about, and convene, support and facilitate the implementation of actions from the NGO PRIMHD User Group.
Latest Updates
NGO Use of Information Workshop - CANCELLED
14 November - Palmerston North
Follow this link for more information.
NGO Guide to PRIMHD
October 2011: We've updated the guide to correct the Ministry of Health contact centre phone number, plus the guide isnow more printer friendly! Click here: NGO Guide to PRIMHD V1.2
August 2011: Over the past months, Platform the Ministry of Health, and Regional Coordinators have developed the 'NGO Guide to PRIMHD' - an overview of the process of setting up reporting to PRIMHD, accessing PRIMHD reports, and PRIMHD related projects - now available for your own use. Click on the title to follow the link, and watch this space for news about the potential of a hardcopy version!
April 2011: The Regional Coordination team have developed a document; the 'Additional information to assist with the interpretation of National PRIMHD codes' supporting information will help you understand how PRIMHD codes relate to your service. Just click on the title to follow the link.
Information about Privacy An outline of consumer information PRIMHD will collect and how consumer information will be protected.
Sample Reports Examples of reports which can be produced from collected PRIMHD data.
Background to NGO PRIMHD
The PRIMHD Programme roll out into the non government sector began over two years ago. This has been the result of a long process and here is the some of the background.
PRIMHD NGO User Group
The PRIMHD NGO User Group exists to support a collaborative and coherent implementation of NGO PRIMHD as it is extended to include contracted NGO mental health and addiction providers. Find out more about this group here.
Regional Coordination
All NGOs in New Zealand will be required to report to PRIMHD and this will be addressed on a regional basis. Regional Coordinators have been contracted to support NGOs in becoming PRIMHD compliant. Find your Regional Coordinator here.
Becoming PRIMHD Compliant
Information on details such as who is included in the scope of the current NGO PRIMHD, potential costs involved, and options for submitting data.
PRIMHD Software Vendors
If you are considering purchasing a software solution, your organisation needs to ensure the solution is appropriate for your functional and technical requirements, and determine the full commercial impact over time of any investment you may make.
Follow the above link for more information on:
- List of possible vendors
- Which vendor could I choose?
- Software Vendor Expo presentations
Link to MOH PRIMHD project website: MOH PRIMHD
NGO PRIMHD Newsletters
NGO PRIMHD Newsletter - Issue #5 October '10
NGO PRIMHD Newsletter - Issue #4 June '10
NGO PRIMHD Newsletter - Issue #2 December '09
NGO PRIMHD Newsletter - Issue #1 October '09


