PMHC MDS Documentation

User Documentation

The PMHC MDS online User Documentation provides MDS users with online guidance on how to navigate and use the MDS once they have been granted access and assigned user roles at an organisation in the MDS.

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PMHC MDS Data Specifications

The PMHC MDS Data Specification documentation site defines what data items are collected in the PMHC MDS, what file formats are accepted for upload and associated reporting requirements.

Current Version

Version Release date
Version 4 14 August 2022

Unsupported versions

Version End of life date Notes
Version 2 31 January 2023 As of 1 August 2022, the PMHC MDS accepted uploads in both the version 4 format and the version 2 format. The version 2 format was marked for end-of-life on 5 February 2023. After this date version 2 uploads were no longer accepted.
Version 1 1 July 2020 As of 1 July 2019, the PMHC MDS accepted uploads in both the version 2 format and the version 1 format. (read more…) The version 1 format was marked for end-of-life on 30 June 2020. After this date version 1 uploads were no longer accepted.

PMHC MDS Extension Data Specifications

The PMHC MDS has been extended to allow data collection for specific programs. These specifications are only to be used if your organisation is providing services under the program.

Current Extension Versions

Extension Version Release date
headspace Version 2 12 August 2020
The Way Back Support Service Version 3 17 August 2020

Unsupported Extension Versions

Extension | Version End of life date
HeadtoHelp Version 3 31 January 2023
National Suicide Prevention Trial (NSPT) Version 2 1 November 2020

YES Invitation Data Specification

This data specification is to be used to send invitations to complete a YES-PHN survey to clients who have completed an episode of care in the PMHC MDS within a specified time period.

Current Version

Version Release date
Version 1 1 November 2021

Meta Download format

The Data Extract tab includes a checkbox to include data from all specifications. This downloads a file that is a combination of all the extensions listed above. The resulting file cannot be uploaded. This is a download only format. It is based on the most recent version used by either the core specification or an extension.

PMHC MDS APIs

The following APIs are available to be used in conjuction with the PMHC MDS:

API Release date Description
PMHC MDS API 15 November 2021 The PMHC MDS API provides a REST API for integrating bulk client management systems operations with the PMHC MDS. Currently file uploads are supported.
OMSSS API 25 May 2022 The OMSSS REST API enables Outcome Measure integration into client management systems.