PRIMED/MH Smart

PRIMHD is the name of a project that integrates the two national mental health data collections: the Mental Health Information National Collection (MHINC) and the Mental Health Standard Measures of Assessment and Recovery (MH-SMART). This integrated data will assist in describing who receives what services from whom, and the changes in consumers' health, wellbeing and circumstances. PRIMHD is one of four priority projects described in the implementation plan of the National Mental Health Information Strategy (2006)

The collection of quality outcome data under MH-SMARTwill progress the development of a national dataset that supports a better and more detailed understanding of changes in health, wellbeing and circumstances for those accessing mental health services. A range of measures are under development with the use of a clinical measure Health of the Nation Outcome Scales (HoNOS, HoNOS65, and HoNOSCA) being the initial clinical measures.  In 2012 HoNOS LD - designed for adult service users who have a dual diagnosis, such as mental illness and an intellectual disability and HoNOS Secure - designed for adult service users who are being supported by forensic services is being introduced across New Zealand.