5. Data model and specifications

5.1. Data model

There are three contexts where data can be submitted using the version 4 specification:

  1. Intake teams

  2. Treatment organisations

  3. Combined Intake/Treatment organisations

Different records in the specification are intended to be used in each of these contexts.

Within the PMHC-MDS system a single intake team and individual service providers/treatment organisations will each have their own organisation path and report data against those organisations.

Below is the combined Intake/Treatment data model. If an Intake only or Treatment only organisation is submitting data, a sub set of this data model may be submitted. Please refer to Contexts for data models of the different contexts that may be submitted.

PMHC MDS Version 4.1 combined data model

Fig. 5.1 PMHC MDS Version 4.1 combined data model

Note

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PMHC MDS Version 4.1 Collection Occasion data model

Fig. 5.2 PMHC MDS Version 4.1 Collection Occasion data model

Note

See PMHC MDS Version 4.1 combined data model for more details about how Collection Occasion records fit into the overall structure.

5.2. Key concepts

5.2.1. Primary Health Network

Primary Health Networks (PHNs) have been established by the Australian Government with the key objectives of increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of medical services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes, and improving coordination of care to ensure patients receive the right care in the right place at the right time.

5.2.2. Provider Organisation

The Provider Organisation is the business entity that the PHN has commissioned to provide the service.

See Provider Organisation for the data elements for a provider organisation.

5.2.3. Site

Some Provider Organisations provide services to clients at multiple locations. In the PMHC MDS a site is a particular location at which a Provider Organisation provides a service to a client.

5.2.4. Practitioner

The Practitioner is the person who is delivering the service. Multiple practitioners can deliver a service.

See Practitioner for the data elements for a practitioner.

5.2.5. Client

The Client is the person who is receiving the service.

See Client for the data elements for a client.

5.2.5.1. Active Client

An active client is a client who has had one or more Service Contacts in a reference reporting period.

5.2.6. Intake

For the purpose of the PMHC MDS, an Intake is defined as a point of contact between a client and a PHN-commissioned organisation where the client is assessed to determine the appropriate level of care and referred to a service provider to provide clinical care. An Intake may include the collection of an IAR-DST measure.

The collection of Intake and IAR data may not be required for all programs. Please see Intake.

5.2.6.1. Concluded Intake

Concluded intakes are intakes where Organisation type referred to at Intake conclusion is not blank.

5.2.7. Intake Episode

The Intake Episode record links an Intake record and an Episode record. It must be provided by the organisation that delivers the episode, not the intake.

5.2.8. Episode

For the purposes of the PMHC MDS, an Episode of Care is defined as a more or less continuous period of contact between a client and a PHN-commissioned provider organisation/clinician that starts at the point of first contact, and concludes at discharge. Episodes comprise a series of one or more Service Contacts. This structure allows for a logical data collection protocol that specifies what data are collected when, and by whom. Different sets of PMHC MDS items are collected at various points in the client’s engagement with the provider organisation. Some items are only collected once at the episode level, while others are collected at each Service Contact.

Four business rules apply to how the Episode of Care concept is implemented across PHN-commissioned services:

  • One Intake may be associated with each episode. An episode is not required to be associated with an Intake.

  • One episode at a time for each client, defined at the level of the provider organisation.

    While an individual may have multiple Episodes of Care over the course of their illness, they may be considered as being in only one episode at any given point of time for any particular PHN-commissioned provider organisation. The implication is that the care provided by the organisation to an individual client at any point in time is subject to only one set of reporting requirements.

  • Episodes commence at the point of first contact. The episode start date will be derived from the first service contact regardless of no show state as long as there is a service contact that isn’t a no show. Therefore, if there is no attended service contact the episode is uncommenced.

    Some examples:

    • If a service contact occurs on the 1/1/2018 that is recorded as a no show then the episode is uncommenced.

    • If a service contact occurs on the 1/1/2018 that is recorded as a no show and another service contact occurs on the 2/1/2018 that is attended then the episode start date is derived as 1/1/2018.

  • Discharge from care concludes the episode

    Discharge may occur clinically or administratively in instances where contact has been lost with the client. A new episode is deemed to commence if the person re-presents to the organisation.

See Episode for the data elements for a episode.

5.2.8.1. Open Episode

Open episodes are those with Episode Completion Status recorded as open (Response item 0).

5.2.8.2. Closed Episode

Closed episodes are those with Episode Completion Status recorded using one of the ‘Episode closed’ responses (Response items 1-6).

5.2.8.3. Active Episode

An active episode is an episode with one or more Attended Service Contacts recorded in a reference reporting period.

5.2.9. Service Contact

  • Service contacts are defined as the provision of a service by one or more PHN commissioned mental health service provider(s) for a client where the nature of the service would normally warrant a dated entry in the clinical record of the client.

  • A service contact must involve at least two persons, one of whom must be a mental health service provider.

  • Service contacts can be either with the client or with a third party, such as a carer or family member, and/or other professional or mental health worker, or other service provider.

  • Service contacts are not restricted to face‑to‑face communication but can include telephone, internet, video link or other forms of direct communication.

  • Service provision is only regarded as a service contact if it is relevant to the clinical condition of the client. This means that it does not include services of an administrative nature (e.g. telephone contact to schedule an appointment).

    Definition based on METeOR: 493304 with modification.

5.2.9.1. Attended Service Contact

An attended service contact is one that is not marked as ‘No show’.

See Service Contact for the data elements for a service contact.

5.2.10. Service Contact Practitioner

Service Contacts can have more than one practitioner. Practitioners are linked to Service Contacts through Service Contact Practitioner.

One (and only one) practitioner must be specified as the Primary Practitioner for each Service Contact.

See Service Contact Practitioner for the data elements for a service contact practitioner.

5.2.11. Collection Occasion

A Collection Occasion is defined as an occasion during an Episode of Care when specific Service Activities are required to be collected. At a minimum, collection is required at both Episode Start and Episode End, but may be more frequent if clinically indicated and agreed by the client.

Measures will be the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale K10+ (in the case of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, the K5) as well as the Strengths & Difficulties Questionnaires.

See Collection Occasion for the data elements for a collection occasion.

5.3. Record formats

5.3.1. Metadata

The Metadata table must be included in file uploads in order to identify the type and version of the uploaded data.

Table 5.1 Metadata record layout

Data Element (Field Name)

Type (min,max)

Required

Format / Values

Key (key)

string

yes

A metadata key name.

Value (value)

string

yes

The metadata value.

For this version of the specification the required content is shown in the following table:

key

value

type

PMHC

version

4.0

5.3.2. Provider Organisation

See Provider Organisation for the definition of a provider organisation.

Provider Organisation data is for administrative use within the PMHC MDS system. It is managed by the PHN’s via the PMHC MDS administrative interface, it cannot be uploaded.

Table 5.2 Provider Organisation record layout

Data Element (Field Name)

Type (min,max)

Required

Format / Values

Organisation Path (organisation_path)

string

yes

A sequence of colon separated Organisation Keys that fully specifies the Provider Organisation providing a service to the client.

Organisation Key (organisation_key)

string (2,50)

yes

A sequence of characters which uniquely identifies the provider organisation to the Primary Health Network. Assigned by the Primary Health Network.

Name (organisation_name)

string (2,100)

yes

The name of the provider organisation.

Legal Name (organisation_legal_name)

string

—

The legal name of the provider organisation.

ABN (organisation_abn)

string (11)

yes

The Australian Business Number of the provider organisation.

Organisation Type (organisation_type)

string

yes
1:

Private Allied Health Professional Practice

2:

Private Psychiatry Practice

3:

General Medical Practice

4:

Private Hospital

5:

Headspace Centre

6:

Early Youth Psychosis Centre

7:

Community-managed Community Support Organisation

8:

Aboriginal Health/Medical Service

9:

State/Territory Health Service Organisation

10:

Drug and/or Alcohol Service

11:

Primary Health Network

12:

Medicare Local

13:

Division of General Practice

98:

Other

99:

Missing

State (organisation_state)

METEOR: 613718

string

yes
1:

New South Wales

2:

Victoria

3:

Queensland

4:

South Australia

5:

Western Australia

6:

Tasmania

7:

Northern Territory

8:

Australian Capital Territory

9:

Other Territories

Organisation Start Date (organisation_start_date)

date

yes

The date on which a provider organisation started delivering services.

Organisation End Date (organisation_end_date)

date

yes

The date on which a provider organisation stopped delivering services.

Sites (sites)

string

—

Multiple comma separated values allowed

Organisation Tags (organisation_tags)

string

—

List of tags for the provider organisation.

5.3.3. Practitioner

See Practitioner for the definition of a practitioner.

Practitioner data is intended to provide workforce planning data for use regionally by the PHN and nationally by the Department. It is managed by the provider organisations via either the PMHC MDS administrative interface or upload.

Table 5.3 Practitioner record layout

Data Element (Field Name)

Type (min,max)

Required

Format / Values

Organisation Path (organisation_path)

string

yes

A sequence of colon separated Organisation Keys that fully specifies the Provider Organisation providing a service to the client.

Practitioner Key (practitioner_key)

string (2,50)

yes

A unique identifier for a practitioner within the responsible provider organisation. Assigned by either the PHN or Provider Organisation depending on local procedures.

Practitioner Category (practitioner_category)

string

yes
1:

Clinical Psychologist

2:

General Psychologist

3:

Social Worker

4:

Occupational Therapist

5:

Mental Health Nurse

6:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health/Mental Health Worker

7:

Low Intensity Mental Health Worker

8:

General Practitioner

9:

Psychiatrist

10:

Other Medical

11:

Other

12:

Psychosocial Support Worker

13:

Peer Support Worker

99:

Not stated

ATSI Cultural Training (atsi_cultural_training)

string

yes
1:

Yes

2:

No

3:

Not required

9:

Missing / Not recorded

Year of Birth (practitioner_year_of_birth)

gYear

yes

gYear

Practitioner Gender (practitioner_gender)

ABS

string

yes
0:

Not stated/Inadequately described

1:

Male

2:

Female

3:

Other

Practitioner Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Status (practitioner_atsi_status)

METEOR: 291036

string

yes
1:

Aboriginal but not Torres Strait Islander origin

2:

Torres Strait Islander but not Aboriginal origin

3:

Both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin

4:

Neither Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin

9:

Not stated/inadequately described

Active (practitioner_active)

string

yes
0:

Inactive

1:

Active

Practitioner Tags (practitioner_tags)

string

—

List of tags for the practitioner.

5.3.4. Client

See Client for definition of a client.

Clients are managed by the provider organisations via either the PMHC MDS administrative interface or upload.

Table 5.4 Client record layout

Data Element (Field Name)

Type (min,max)

Required

Format / Values

Organisation Path (organisation_path)

string

yes

A sequence of colon separated Organisation Keys that fully specifies the Provider Organisation providing a service to the client.

Client Key (client_key)

string (2,50)

yes

This is a number or code assigned to each individual client referred to the commissioned organisation. The client identifier must be unique and stable for each individual within the Provider Organisation. Assigned by either the PHN or Provider Organisation depending on local procedures.

Statistical Linkage Key (slk)

METEOR: 349510

string (14,40)

yes

A key that enables two or more records belonging to the same individual to be brought together.

Date of Birth (date_of_birth)

METEOR: 287007

date

yes

The date on which an individual was born.

Estimated Date of Birth Flag (est_date_of_birth)

string

yes
1:

Date of birth is accurate

2:

Date of birth is an estimate

8:

Date of birth is a ‘dummy’ date (ie, 09099999)

9:

Accuracy of stated date of birth is not known

Client Gender (client_gender)

ABS

string

yes
0:

Not stated/Inadequately described

1:

Male

2:

Female

3:

Other

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Status (client_atsi_status)

METEOR: 291036

string

yes
1:

Aboriginal but not Torres Strait Islander origin

2:

Torres Strait Islander but not Aboriginal origin

3:

Both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin

4:

Neither Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin

9:

Not stated/inadequately described

Country of Birth (country_of_birth)

METEOR: 459973

ABS

string (4)

yes
1101:

Australia

1102:

Norfolk Island

1199:

Australian External Territories, nec

1201:

New Zealand

1301:

New Caledonia

1302:

Papua New Guinea

1303:

Solomon Islands

1304:

Vanuatu

1401:

Guam

1402:

Kiribati

1403:

Marshall Islands

1404:

Micronesia, Federated States of

1405:

Nauru

1406:

Northern Mariana Islands

1407:

Palau

1501:

Cook Islands

1502:

Fiji

1503:

French Polynesia

1504:

Niue

1505:

Samoa

1506:

Samoa, American

1507:

Tokelau

1508:

Tonga

1511:

Tuvalu

1512:

Wallis and Futuna

1513:

Pitcairn Islands

1599:

Polynesia (excludes Hawaii), nec

1601:

Adelie Land (France)

1602:

Argentinian Antarctic Territory

1603:

Australian Antarctic Territory

1604:

British Antarctic Territory

1605:

Chilean Antarctic Territory

1606:

Queen Maud Land (Norway)

1607:

Ross Dependency (New Zealand)

2102:

England

2103:

Isle of Man

2104:

Northern Ireland

2105:

Scotland

2106:

Wales

2107:

Guernsey

2108:

Jersey

2201:

Ireland

2301:

Austria

2302:

Belgium

2303:

France

2304:

Germany

2305:

Liechtenstein

2306:

Luxembourg

2307:

Monaco

2308:

Netherlands

2311:

Switzerland

2401:

Denmark

2402:

Faroe Islands

2403:

Finland

2404:

Greenland

2405:

Iceland

2406:

Norway

2407:

Sweden

2408:

Aland Islands

3101:

Andorra

3102:

Gibraltar

3103:

Holy See

3104:

Italy

3105:

Malta

3106:

Portugal

3107:

San Marino

3108:

Spain

3201:

Albania

3202:

Bosnia and Herzegovina

3203:

Bulgaria

3204:

Croatia

3205:

Cyprus

3206:

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

3207:

Greece

3208:

Moldova

3211:

Romania

3212:

Slovenia

3214:

Montenegro

3215:

Serbia

3216:

Kosovo

3301:

Belarus

3302:

Czech Republic

3303:

Estonia

3304:

Hungary

3305:

Latvia

3306:

Lithuania

3307:

Poland

3308:

Russian Federation

3311:

Slovakia

3312:

Ukraine

4101:

Algeria

4102:

Egypt

4103:

Libya

4104:

Morocco

4105:

Sudan

4106:

Tunisia

4107:

Western Sahara

4108:

Spanish North Africa

4111:

South Sudan

4201:

Bahrain

4202:

Gaza Strip and West Bank

4203:

Iran

4204:

Iraq

4205:

Israel

4206:

Jordan

4207:

Kuwait

4208:

Lebanon

4211:

Oman

4212:

Qatar

4213:

Saudi Arabia

4214:

Syria

4215:

Turkey

4216:

United Arab Emirates

4217:

Yemen

5101:

Myanmar

5102:

Cambodia

5103:

Laos

5104:

Thailand

5105:

Vietnam

5201:

Brunei Darussalam

5202:

Indonesia

5203:

Malaysia

5204:

Philippines

5205:

Singapore

5206:

Timor-Leste

6101:

China (excludes SARs and Taiwan)

6102:

Hong Kong (SAR of China)

6103:

Macau (SAR of China)

6104:

Mongolia

6105:

Taiwan

6201:

Japan

6202:

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of (North)

6203:

Korea, Republic of (South)

7101:

Bangladesh

7102:

Bhutan

7103:

India

7104:

Maldives

7105:

Nepal

7106:

Pakistan

7107:

Sri Lanka

7201:

Afghanistan

7202:

Armenia

7203:

Azerbaijan

7204:

Georgia

7205:

Kazakhstan

7206:

Kyrgyzstan

7207:

Tajikistan

7208:

Turkmenistan

7211:

Uzbekistan

8101:

Bermuda

8102:

Canada

8103:

St Pierre and Miquelon

8104:

United States of America

8201:

Argentina

8202:

Bolivia

8203:

Brazil

8204:

Chile

8205:

Colombia

8206:

Ecuador

8207:

Falkland Islands

8208:

French Guiana

8211:

Guyana

8212:

Paraguay

8213:

Peru

8214:

Suriname

8215:

Uruguay

8216:

Venezuela

8299:

South America, nec

8301:

Belize

8302:

Costa Rica

8303:

El Salvador

8304:

Guatemala

8305:

Honduras

8306:

Mexico

8307:

Nicaragua

8308:

Panama

8401:

Anguilla

8402:

Antigua and Barbuda

8403:

Aruba

8404:

Bahamas

8405:

Barbados

8406:

Cayman Islands

8407:

Cuba

8408:

Dominica

8411:

Dominican Republic

8412:

Grenada

8413:

Guadeloupe

8414:

Haiti

8415:

Jamaica

8416:

Martinique

8417:

Montserrat

8421:

Puerto Rico

8422:

St Kitts and Nevis

8423:

St Lucia

8424:

St Vincent and the Grenadines

8425:

Trinidad and Tobago

8426:

Turks and Caicos Islands

8427:

Virgin Islands, British

8428:

Virgin Islands, United States

8431:

St Barthelemy

8432:

St Martin (French part)

8433:

Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

8434:

Curacao

8435:

Sint Maarten (Dutch part)

9101:

Benin

9102:

Burkina Faso

9103:

Cameroon

9104:

Cabo Verde

9105:

Central African Republic

9106:

Chad

9107:

Congo, Republic of

9108:

Congo, Democratic Republic of

9111:

Cote d’Ivoire

9112:

Equatorial Guinea

9113:

Gabon

9114:

Gambia

9115:

Ghana

9116:

Guinea

9117:

Guinea-Bissau

9118:

Liberia

9121:

Mali

9122:

Mauritania

9123:

Niger

9124:

Nigeria

9125:

Sao Tome and Principe

9126:

Senegal

9127:

Sierra Leone

9128:

Togo

9201:

Angola

9202:

Botswana

9203:

Burundi

9204:

Comoros

9205:

Djibouti

9206:

Eritrea

9207:

Ethiopia

9208:

Kenya

9211:

Lesotho

9212:

Madagascar

9213:

Malawi

9214:

Mauritius

9215:

Mayotte

9216:

Mozambique

9217:

Namibia

9218:

Reunion

9221:

Rwanda

9222:

St Helena

9223:

Seychelles

9224:

Somalia

9225:

South Africa

9226:

Swaziland

9227:

Tanzania

9228:

Uganda

9231:

Zambia

9232:

Zimbabwe

9299:

Southern and East Africa, nec

9999:

Unknown

Main Language Spoken at Home (main_lang_at_home)

METEOR: 460125

ABS

string (4)

yes
1101:

Gaelic (Scotland)

1102:

Irish

1103:

Welsh

1199:

Celtic, nec

1201:

English

1301:

German

1302:

Letzeburgish

1303:

Yiddish

1401:

Dutch

1402:

Frisian

1403:

Afrikaans

1501:

Danish

1502:

Icelandic

1503:

Norwegian

1504:

Swedish

1599:

Scandinavian, nec

1601:

Estonian

1602:

Finnish

1699:

Finnish and Related Languages, nec

2101:

French

2201:

Greek

2301:

Catalan

2302:

Portuguese

2303:

Spanish

2399:

Iberian Romance, nec

2401:

Italian

2501:

Maltese

2901:

Basque

2902:

Latin

2999:

Other Southern European Languages, nec

3101:

Latvian

3102:

Lithuanian

3301:

Hungarian

3401:

Belorussian

3402:

Russian

3403:

Ukrainian

3501:

Bosnian

3502:

Bulgarian

3503:

Croatian

3504:

Macedonian

3505:

Serbian

3506:

Slovene

3507:

Serbo-Croatian/Yugoslavian, so described

3601:

Czech

3602:

Polish

3603:

Slovak

3604:

Czechoslovakian, so described

3901:

Albanian

3903:

Aromunian (Macedo-Romanian)

3904:

Romanian

3905:

Romany

3999:

Other Eastern European Languages, nec

4101:

Kurdish

4102:

Pashto

4104:

Balochi

4105:

Dari

4106:

Persian (excluding Dari)

4107:

Hazaraghi

4199:

Iranic, nec

4202:

Arabic

4204:

Hebrew

4206:

Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

4207:

Chaldean Neo-Aramaic

4208:

Mandaean (Mandaic)

4299:

Middle Eastern Semitic Languages, nec

4301:

Turkish

4302:

Azeri

4303:

Tatar

4304:

Turkmen

4305:

Uygur

4306:

Uzbek

4399:

Turkic, nec

4901:

Armenian

4902:

Georgian

4999:

Other Southwest and Central Asian Languages, nec

5101:

Kannada

5102:

Malayalam

5103:

Tamil

5104:

Telugu

5105:

Tulu

5199:

Dravidian, nec

5201:

Bengali

5202:

Gujarati

5203:

Hindi

5204:

Konkani

5205:

Marathi

5206:

Nepali

5207:

Punjabi

5208:

Sindhi

5211:

Sinhalese

5212:

Urdu

5213:

Assamese

5214:

Dhivehi

5215:

Kashmiri

5216:

Oriya

5217:

Fijian Hindustani

5299:

Indo-Aryan, nec

5999:

Other Southern Asian Languages

6101:

Burmese

6102:

Chin Haka

6103:

Karen

6104:

Rohingya

6105:

Zomi

6199:

Burmese and Related Languages, nec

6201:

Hmong

6299:

Hmong-Mien, nec

6301:

Khmer

6302:

Vietnamese

6303:

Mon

6399:

Mon-Khmer, nec

6401:

Lao

6402:

Thai

6499:

Tai, nec

6501:

Bisaya

6502:

Cebuano

6503:

IIokano

6504:

Indonesian

6505:

Malay

6507:

Tetum

6508:

Timorese

6511:

Tagalog

6512:

Filipino

6513:

Acehnese

6514:

Balinese

6515:

Bikol

6516:

Iban

6517:

Ilonggo (Hiligaynon)

6518:

Javanese

6521:

Pampangan

6599:

Southeast Asian Austronesian Languages, nec

6999:

Other Southeast Asian Languages

7101:

Cantonese

7102:

Hakka

7104:

Mandarin

7106:

Wu

7107:

Min Nan

7199:

Chinese, nec

7201:

Japanese

7301:

Korean

7901:

Tibetan

7902:

Mongolian

7999:

Other Eastern Asian Languages, nec

8101:

Anindilyakwa

8111:

Maung

8113:

Ngan’gikurunggurr

8114:

Nunggubuyu

8115:

Rembarrnga

8117:

Tiwi

8121:

Alawa

8122:

Dalabon

8123:

Gudanji

8127:

Iwaidja

8128:

Jaminjung

8131:

Jawoyn

8132:

Jingulu

8133:

Kunbarlang

8136:

Larrakiya

8137:

Malak Malak

8138:

Mangarrayi

8141:

Maringarr

8142:

Marra

8143:

Marrithiyel

8144:

Matngala

8146:

Murrinh Patha

8147:

Na-kara

8148:

Ndjebbana (Gunavidji)

8151:

Ngalakgan

8152:

Ngaliwurru

8153:

Nungali

8154:

Wambaya

8155:

Wardaman

8156:

Amurdak

8157:

Garrwa

8158:

Kuwema

8161:

Marramaninyshi

8162:

Ngandi

8163:

Waanyi

8164:

Wagiman

8165:

Yanyuwa

8166:

Marridan (Maridan)

8171:

Gundjeihmi

8172:

Kune

8173:

Kuninjku

8174:

Kunwinjku

8175:

Mayali

8179:

Kunwinjkuan, nec

8181:

Burarra

8182:

Gun-nartpa

8183:

Gurr-goni

8189:

Burarran, nec

8199:

Arnhem Land and Daly River Region Languages, nec

8211:

Galpu

8212:

Golumala

8213:

Wangurri

8219:

Dhangu, nec

8221:

Dhalwangu

8222:

Djarrwark

8229:

Dhay’yi, nec

8231:

Djambarrpuyngu

8232:

Djapu

8233:

Daatiwuy

8234:

Marrangu

8235:

Liyagalawumirr

8236:

Liyagawumirr

8239:

Dhuwal, nec

8242:

Gumatj

8243:

Gupapuyngu

8244:

Guyamirrilili

8246:

Manggalili

8247:

Wubulkarra

8249:

Dhuwala, nec

8251:

Wurlaki

8259:

Djinang, nec

8261:

Ganalbingu

8262:

Djinba

8263:

Manyjalpingu

8269:

Djinba, nec

8271:

Ritharrngu

8272:

Wagilak

8279:

Yakuy, nec

8281:

Nhangu

8282:

Yan-nhangu

8289:

Nhangu, nec

8291:

Dhuwaya

8292:

Djangu

8293:

Madarrpa

8294:

Warramiri

8295:

Rirratjingu

8299:

Other Yolngu Matha, nec

8301:

Kuku Yalanji

8302:

Guugu Yimidhirr

8303:

Kuuku-Ya’u

8304:

Wik Mungkan

8305:

Djabugay

8306:

Dyirbal

8307:

Girramay

8308:

Koko-Bera

8311:

Kuuk Thayorre

8312:

Lamalama

8313:

Yidiny

8314:

Wik Ngathan

8315:

Alngith

8316:

Kugu Muminh

8317:

Morrobalama

8318:

Thaynakwith

8321:

Yupangathi

8322:

Tjungundji

8399:

Cape York Peninsula Languages, nec

8401:

Kalaw Kawaw Ya/Kalaw Lagaw Ya

8402:

Meriam Mir

8403:

Yumplatok (Torres Strait Creole)

8504:

Bilinarra

8505:

Gurindji

8506:

Gurindji Kriol

8507:

Jaru

8508:

Light Warlpiri

8511:

Malngin

8512:

Mudburra

8514:

Ngardi

8515:

Ngarinyman

8516:

Walmajarri

8517:

Wanyjirra

8518:

Warlmanpa

8521:

Warlpiri

8522:

Warumungu

8599:

Northern Desert Fringe Area Languages, nec

8603:

Alyawarr

8606:

Kaytetye

8607:

Antekerrepenh

8611:

Central Anmatyerr

8612:

Eastern Anmatyerr

8619:

Anmatyerr, nec

8621:

Eastern Arrernte

8622:

Western Arrarnta

8629:

Arrernte, nec

8699:

Arandic, nec

8703:

Antikarinya

8704:

Kartujarra

8705:

Kukatha

8706:

Kukatja

8707:

Luritja

8708:

Manyjilyjarra

8711:

Martu Wangka

8712:

Ngaanyatjarra

8713:

Pintupi

8714:

Pitjantjatjara

8715:

Wangkajunga

8716:

Wangkatha

8717:

Warnman

8718:

Yankunytjatjara

8721:

Yulparija

8722:

Tjupany

8799:

Western Desert Languages, nec

8801:

Bardi

8802:

Bunuba

8803:

Gooniyandi

8804:

Miriwoong

8805:

Ngarinyin

8806:

Nyikina

8807:

Worla

8808:

Worrorra

8811:

Wunambal

8812:

Yawuru

8813:

Gambera

8814:

Jawi

8815:

Kija

8899:

Kimberley Area Languages, nec

8901:

Adnymathanha

8902:

Arabana

8903:

Bandjalang

8904:

Banyjima

8905:

Batjala

8906:

Bidjara

8907:

Dhanggatti

8908:

Diyari

8911:

Gamilaraay

8913:

Garuwali

8914:

Githabul

8915:

Gumbaynggir

8916:

Kanai

8917:

Karajarri

8918:

Kariyarra

8921:

Kaurna

8922:

Kayardild

8924:

Kriol

8925:

Lardil

8926:

Mangala

8927:

Muruwari

8928:

Narungga

8931:

Ngarluma

8932:

Ngarrindjeri

8933:

Nyamal

8934:

Nyangumarta

8935:

Nyungar

8936:

Paakantyi

8937:

Palyku/Nyiyaparli

8938:

Wajarri

8941:

Wiradjuri

8943:

Yindjibarndi

8944:

Yinhawangka

8945:

Yorta Yorta

8946:

Baanbay

8947:

Badimaya

8948:

Barababaraba

8951:

Dadi Dadi

8952:

Dharawal

8953:

Djabwurrung

8954:

Gudjal

8955:

Keerray-Woorroong

8956:

Ladji Ladji

8957:

Mirning

8958:

Ngatjumaya

8961:

Waluwarra

8962:

Wangkangurru

8963:

Wargamay

8964:

Wergaia

8965:

Yugambeh

8998:

Aboriginal English, so described

8999:

Other Australian Indigenous Languages, nec

9101:

American Languages

9201:

Acholi

9203:

Akan

9205:

Mauritian Creole

9206:

Oromo

9207:

Shona

9208:

Somali

9211:

Swahili

9212:

Yoruba

9213:

Zulu

9214:

Amharic

9215:

Bemba

9216:

Dinka

9217:

Ewe

9218:

Ga

9221:

Harari

9222:

Hausa

9223:

Igbo

9224:

Kikuyu

9225:

Krio

9226:

Luganda

9227:

Luo

9228:

Ndebele

9231:

Nuer

9232:

Nyanja (Chichewa)

9233:

Shilluk

9234:

Tigre

9235:

Tigrinya

9236:

Tswana

9237:

Xhosa

9238:

Seychelles Creole

9241:

Anuak

9242:

Bari

9243:

Bassa

9244:

Dan (Gio-Dan)

9245:

Fulfulde

9246:

Kinyarwanda (Rwanda)

9247:

Kirundi (Rundi)

9248:

Kpelle

9251:

Krahn

9252:

Liberian (Liberian English)

9253:

Loma (Lorma)

9254:

Lumun (Kuku Lumun)

9255:

Madi

9256:

Mandinka

9257:

Mann

9258:

Moro (Nuba Moro)

9261:

Themne

9262:

Lingala

9299:

African Languages, nec

9301:

Fijian

9302:

Gilbertese

9303:

Maori (Cook Island)

9304:

Maori (New Zealand)

9306:

Nauruan

9307:

Niue

9308:

Samoan

9311:

Tongan

9312:

Rotuman

9313:

Tokelauan

9314:

Tuvaluan

9315:

Yapese

9399:

Pacific Austronesian Languages, nec

9402:

Bislama

9403:

Hawaiian English

9404:

Norf’k-Pitcairn

9405:

Solomon Islands Pijin

9499:

Oceanian Pidgins and Creoles, nec

9502:

Kiwai

9503:

Motu (HiriMotu)

9504:

Tok Pisin (Neomelanesian)

9599:

Papua New Guinea Languages, nec

9601:

Invented Languages

9701:

Auslan

9702:

Key Word Sign Australia

9799:

Sign Languages, nec

9999:

Unknown

Proficiency in Spoken English (prof_english)

METEOR: 270203

string

yes
0:

Not applicable (persons under 5 years of age or who speak only English)

1:

Very well

2:

Well

3:

Not well

4:

Not at all

9:

Not stated/inadequately described

Client Tags (client_tags)

string

—

List of tags for the client.

5.3.5. Intake

See Intake for definition of an intake.

The collection of Intake and IAR data is a requirement for Head to Health programs. This includes the Head to Health Phone Service, centres, satellites and Pop-Up clinics. PHNs may choose to collect Intake and IAR data for other non-Head to Health programs using the PMHC-MDS v4 specification, however reporting of this data remains optional subject to further guidance from the department.

Intakes are managed by the provider organisations via either the PMHC MDS administrative interface or upload.

Table 5.5 Intake record layout

Data Element (Field Name)

Type (min,max)

Required

Format / Values

Organisation Path (organisation_path)

string

yes

A sequence of colon separated Organisation Keys that fully specifies the Provider Organisation providing a service to the client.

Intake Key (intake_key)

string (2,50)

yes

This is a number or code assigned to each intake. The Intake Key is unique and stable for each intake at the level of the organisation.

Client Key (client_key)

string (2,50)

yes

This is a number or code assigned to each individual client referred to the intake organisation. The client identifier must be unique and stable for each individual within the intake organisation. Assigned by either the PHN or intake organisation depending on local procedures.

Client Consent to Anonymised Data (client_consent)

string

yes
1:

Yes

2:

No

Referral Date (referral_date)

date

yes

The date the referrer made the referral.

Program Type (program_type)

string

yes
1:

Flexible Funding Pool

2:

Head to Health

3:

AMHC

4:

Psychosocial

5:

Bushfire Recovery 2020

7:

Supporting Recovery

Referrer Profession (referrer_profession)

string

yes
1:

General Practitioner

2:

Psychiatrist

3:

Obstetrician

4:

Paediatrician

5:

Other Medical Specialist

6:

Midwife

7:

Maternal Health Nurse

8:

Psychologist

9:

Mental Health Nurse

10:

Social Worker

11:

Occupational therapist

12:

Aboriginal Health Worker

13:

Educational professional

14:

Early childhood service worker

15:

Other

98:

N/A - Self referral

99:

Not stated

Referrer Organisation Type (referrer_organisation_type)

string

yes
1:

General Practice

2:

Medical Specialist Consulting Rooms

3:

Private practice

4:

Public mental health service

5:

Public Hospital

6:

Private Hospital

7:

Emergency Department

8:

Community Health Centre

9:

Drug and Alcohol Service

10:

Community Support Organisation NFP

11:

Indigenous Health Organisation

12:

Child and Maternal Health

13:

Nursing Service

14:

Telephone helpline

15:

Digital health service

16:

Family Support Service

17:

School

18:

Tertiary Education institution

19:

Housing service

20:

Centrelink

21:

Other

98:

N/A - Self referral

99:

Not stated

Date client contacted Intake (date_client_contacted_intake)

date

yes

The date on which the client first contacted the intake service

Suicide Referral Flag (suicide_referral_flag)

string

yes
1:

Yes

2:

No

9:

Unknown

Date referred to other service at Intake conclusion (date_referred_to_other_service_at_intake_conclusion)

date

—

The date the client was referred to another organisation at Intake conclusion.

Organisation type referred to at Intake conclusion (organisation_type_referred_to_at_intake_conclusion)

string

—
1:

GP/Medical Practitioner

2:

Hospital

3:

Psychiatric/mental health service or facility

4:

Alcohol and other drug treatment service

5:

Other community/health care service

6:

Correctional service

7:

Police diversion

8:

Court diversion

9:

Legal service

10:

Child protection agency

11:

Community support groups/agencies

12:

Centrelink or employment service

13:

Housing and homelessness service

14:

Telephone & online services/referral agency e.g. direct line

15:

Disability support service

16:

Aged care facility/service

17:

Immigration department or asylum seeker/refugee support service

18:

School/other education or training institution

19:

Community based Drug and Alcohol Service

20:

Youth service (non-AOD)

21:

Indigenous service (non-AOD)

22:

Extended care/rehabilitation facility

23:

Palliative care service

24:

Police (not diversion)

25:

Public dental provider - community dental agency

26:

Dental Hospital

27:

Private Dental Provider

28:

Early childhood service

29:

Maternal and Child Health Service

30:

Community nursing service

31:

Emergency relief

32:

Family support service (excl family violence)

33:

Family violence service

34:

Gambling support service

35:

Maternity services

36:

Peer support/self-help group

37:

Private allied health provider

38:

Sexual Assault service

39:

Financial counsellor

40:

Sexual health service

41:

Medical specialist

42:

AMHC

43:

Other PHN funded service

44:

HeadtoHelp / HeadtoHealth

97:

No Referral

98:

Other

99:

Not stated/Inadequately described

Multiple space separated values allowed

Referred to Organisation Path (referred_to_organisation_path)

string

—

A sequence of colon separated Organisation Keys that fully specifies the Provider Organisation to which the intake referred the client.

Intake Tags (intake_tags)

string

—

List of tags for the intake.

5.3.6. Intake Episode

See Intake Episode for definition of an intake episode.

Intake Episodes are managed by the provider organisations via either the PMHC MDS administrative interface or upload.

Table 5.6 Intake Episode record layout

Data Element (Field Name)

Type (min,max)

Required

Format / Values

Episode Organisation Path (episode_organisation_path)

string

yes

A sequence of colon separated Organisation Keys that fully specifies the Provider Organisation providing the clinical service to the client.

Episode Key (episode_key)

string (2,50)

yes

This is a number or code assigned to each PMHC MDS episode. The Episode Key is unique and stable for each episode at the level of the organisation. This key must link to an existing episode within the PMHC MDS.

Intake Organisation Path (intake_organisation_path)

string

yes

A sequence of colon separated Organisation Keys that fully specifies the Provider Organisation providing the intake to the client.

Intake Key (intake_key)

string (2,50)

yes

This is a number or code assigned to each intake. The Intake Key is unique and stable for each intake at the level of the organisation.

5.3.7. Episode

See Episode for definition of an episode.

Episodes are managed by the provider organisations via either the PMHC MDS administrative interface or upload.

Table 5.7 Episode record layout

Data Element (Field Name)

Type (min,max)

Required

Format / Values

Organisation Path (organisation_path)

string

yes

A sequence of colon separated Organisation Keys that fully specifies the Provider Organisation providing a service to the client.

Episode Key (episode_key)

string (2,50)

yes

This is a number or code assigned to each episode. The Episode Key is unique and stable for each episode at the level of the Provider Organisation.

Client Key (client_key)

string (2,50)

yes

This is a number or code assigned to each individual client referred to the commissioned organisation. The client identifier is unique and stable for each individual within the Provider Organisation.

Episode End Date (episode_end_date)

METEOR: 730859

date

—

The date on which an Episode of Care is formally or administratively ended

Client Consent to Anonymised Data (client_consent)

string

yes
1:

Yes

2:

No

Episode Completion Status (episode_completion_status)

string

—
0:

Episode open

1:

Episode closed - treatment concluded

2:

Episode closed administratively - client could not be contacted

3:

Episode closed administratively - client declined further contact

4:

Episode closed administratively - client moved out of area

5:

Episode closed administratively - client referred elsewhere

6:

Episode closed administratively - other reason

Referral Date (referral_date)

date

yes

The date the referrer made the referral.

Program Type (program_type)

string

yes
1:

Flexible Funding Pool

2:

Head to Health

3:

AMHC

4:

Psychosocial

5:

Bushfire Recovery 2020

7:

Supporting Recovery

Principal Focus of Treatment Plan (principal_focus)

string

yes
1:

Psychological therapy

2:

Low intensity psychological intervention

3:

Clinical care coordination

4:

Complex care package

5:

Child and youth-specific mental health services

6:

Indigenous-specific mental health services

7:

Other

GP Mental Health Treatment Plan Flag (mental_health_treatment_plan)

string

yes
1:

Yes

2:

No

3:

Unknown

9:

Not stated/inadequately described

Homelessness Flag (homelessness)

string

yes
1:

Sleeping rough or in non-conventional accommodation

2:

Short-term or emergency accommodation

3:

Not homeless

9:

Not stated / Missing

Area of usual residence, postcode (client_postcode)

METEOR: 429894

string

yes

The Australian postcode of the client.

Labour Force Status (labour_force_status)

METEOR: 621450

string

yes
1:

Employed

2:

Unemployed

3:

Not in the Labour Force

9:

Not stated/inadequately described

Employment Participation (employment_participation)

METEOR: 269950

string

yes
1:

Full-time

2:

Part-time

3:

Not applicable - not in the labour force

9:

Not stated/inadequately described

Source of Cash Income (income_source)

METEOR: 386449

string

yes
0:

N/A - Client aged less than 16 years

1:

Disability Support Pension

2:

Other pension or benefit (not superannuation)

3:

Paid employment

4:

Compensation payments

5:

Other (e.g. superannuation, investments etc.)

6:

Nil income

7:

Not known

9:

Not stated/inadequately described

Health Care Card (health_care_card)

METEOR: 605149

string

yes
1:

Yes

2:

No

3:

Not Known

9:

Not stated

NDIS Participant (ndis_participant)

string

yes
1:

Yes

2:

No

9:

Not stated/inadequately described

Marital Status (marital_status)

METEOR: 291045

string

yes
1:

Never married

2:

Widowed

3:

Divorced

4:

Separated

5:

Married (registered and de facto)

6:

Not stated/inadequately described

Suicide Referral Flag (suicide_referral_flag)

string

yes
1:

Yes

2:

No

9:

Unknown

Principal Diagnosis (principal_diagnosis)

string

yes
100:

Anxiety disorders (ATAPS)

101:

Panic disorder

102:

Agoraphobia

103:

Social phobia

104:

Generalised anxiety disorder

105:

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

106:

Post-traumatic stress disorder

107:

Acute stress disorder

108:

Other anxiety disorder

200:

Affective (Mood) disorders (ATAPS)

201:

Major depressive disorder

202:

Dysthymia

203:

Depressive disorder NOS

204:

Bipolar disorder

205:

Cyclothymic disorder

206:

Other affective disorder

300:

Substance use disorders (ATAPS)

301:

Alcohol harmful use

302:

Alcohol dependence

303:

Other drug harmful use

304:

Other drug dependence

305:

Other substance use disorder

400:

Psychotic disorders (ATAPS)

401:

Schizophrenia

402:

Schizoaffective disorder

403:

Brief psychotic disorder

404:

Other psychotic disorder

501:

Separation anxiety disorder

502:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

503:

Conduct disorder

504:

Oppositional defiant disorder

505:

Pervasive developmental disorder

506:

Other disorder of childhood and adolescence

601:

Adjustment disorder

602:

Eating disorder

603:

Somatoform disorder

604:

Personality disorder

605:

Other mental disorder

901:

Anxiety symptoms

902:

Depressive symptoms

903:

Mixed anxiety and depressive symptoms

904:

Stress related

905:

Other

999:

Missing

Additional Diagnosis (additional_diagnosis)

string

yes
000:

No additional diagnosis

100:

Anxiety disorders (ATAPS)

101:

Panic disorder

102:

Agoraphobia

103:

Social phobia

104:

Generalised anxiety disorder

105:

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

106:

Post-traumatic stress disorder

107:

Acute stress disorder

108:

Other anxiety disorder

200:

Affective (Mood) disorders (ATAPS)

201:

Major depressive disorder

202:

Dysthymia

203:

Depressive disorder NOS

204:

Bipolar disorder

205:

Cyclothymic disorder

206:

Other affective disorder

300:

Substance use disorders (ATAPS)

301:

Alcohol harmful use

302:

Alcohol dependence

303:

Other drug harmful use

304:

Other drug dependence

305:

Other substance use disorder

400:

Psychotic disorders (ATAPS)

401:

Schizophrenia

402:

Schizoaffective disorder

403:

Brief psychotic disorder

404:

Other psychotic disorder

501:

Separation anxiety disorder

502:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

503:

Conduct disorder

504:

Oppositional defiant disorder

505:

Pervasive developmental disorder

506:

Other disorder of childhood and adolescence

601:

Adjustment disorder

602:

Eating disorder

603:

Somatoform disorder

604:

Personality disorder

605:

Other mental disorder

901:

Anxiety symptoms

902:

Depressive symptoms

903:

Mixed anxiety and depressive symptoms

904:

Stress related

905:

Other

999:

Missing

Medication - Antipsychotics (N05A) (medication_antipsychotics)

string

yes
1:

Yes

2:

No

9:

Unknown

Medication - Anxiolytics (N05B) (medication_anxiolytics)

string

yes
1:

Yes

2:

No

9:

Unknown

Medication - Hypnotics and sedatives (N05C) (medication_hypnotics)

string

yes
1:

Yes

2:

No

9:

Unknown

Medication - Antidepressants (N06A) (medication_antidepressants)

string

yes
1:

Yes

2:

No

9:

Unknown

Medication - Psychostimulants and nootropics (N06B) (medication_psychostimulants)

string

yes
1:

Yes

2:

No

9:

Unknown

Referrer Profession (referrer_profession)

string

yes
1:

General Practitioner

2:

Psychiatrist

3:

Obstetrician

4:

Paediatrician

5:

Other Medical Specialist

6:

Midwife

7:

Maternal Health Nurse

8:

Psychologist

9:

Mental Health Nurse

10:

Social Worker

11:

Occupational therapist

12:

Aboriginal Health Worker

13:

Educational professional

14:

Early childhood service worker

15:

Other

98:

N/A - Self referral

99:

Not stated

Referrer Organisation Type (referrer_organisation_type)

string

yes
1:

General Practice

2:

Medical Specialist Consulting Rooms

3:

Private practice

4:

Public mental health service

5:

Public Hospital

6:

Private Hospital

7:

Emergency Department

8:

Community Health Centre

9:

Drug and Alcohol Service

10:

Community Support Organisation NFP

11:

Indigenous Health Organisation

12:

Child and Maternal Health

13:

Nursing Service

14:

Telephone helpline

15:

Digital health service

16:

Family Support Service

17:

School

18:

Tertiary Education institution

19:

Housing service

20:

Centrelink

21:

Other

98:

N/A - Self referral

99:

Not stated

Organisation type referred to at Episode conclusion (organisation_type_referred_to_at_episode_conclusion)

string

—
0:

None/Not applicable

1:

General Practice

2:

Medical Specialist Consulting Rooms

3:

Private practice

4:

Public mental health service

5:

Public Hospital

6:

Private Hospital

7:

Emergency Department

8:

Community Health Centre

9:

Drug and Alcohol Service

10:

Community Support Organisation NFP

11:

Indigenous Health Organisation

12:

Child and Maternal Health

13:

Nursing Service

14:

Telephone helpline

15:

Digital health service

16:

Family Support Service

17:

School

18:

Tertiary Education institution

19:

Housing service

20:

Centrelink

21:

Other

22:

HeadtoHelp / HeadtoHealth Hub

23:

Other PHN funded service

24:

AMHC

99:

Not stated

Multiple space separated values allowed

Episode Tags (episode_tags)

string

—

List of tags for the episode.

5.3.8. Service Contact

See Service Contact for definition of a service contact.

Service contacts are managed by the provider organisations via either the PMHC MDS administrative interface or upload.

Table 5.8 Service contact record layout

Data Element (Field Name)

Type (min,max)

Required

Format / Values

Organisation Path (organisation_path)

string

yes

A sequence of colon separated Organisation Keys that fully specifies the Provider Organisation providing a service to the client.

Service Contact Key (service_contact_key)

string (2,50)

yes

This is a number or code assigned to each service contact. The Service Contact Key is unique and stable for each service contact at the level of the Provider Organisation.

Episode Key (episode_key)

string (2,50)

yes

This is a number or code assigned to each episode. The Episode Key is unique and stable for each episode at the level of the organisation.

Service Contact Date (service_contact_date)

METEOR: 494356

date

yes

The date of each mental health service contact between a health service provider and patient/client.

Service Contact Type (service_contact_type)

string

yes
0:

No contact took place

1:

Assessment

2:

Structured psychological intervention

3:

Other psychological intervention

4:

Clinical care coordination/liaison

5:

Clinical nursing services

6:

Child or youth specific assistance NEC

7:

Suicide prevention specific assistance NEC

8:

Cultural specific assistance NEC

9:

Psychosocial support

98:

ATAPS

Postcode (service_contact_postcode)

METEOR: 429894

string

yes

The Australian postcode where the service contact took place.

Modality (service_contact_modality)

string

yes
0:

No contact took place

1:

Face to Face

2:

Telephone

3:

Video

4:

Internet-based

5:

SMS

Participants (service_contact_participants)

string

yes
1:

Individual client

2:

Client group

3:

Family / Client Support Network

4:

Other health professional or service provider

5:

Other

9:

Not stated

Venue (service_contact_venue)

string

yes
1:

Client’s Home

2:

Service provider’s office

3:

GP Practice

4:

Other medical practice

5:

Headspace Centre

6:

Other primary care setting

7:

Public or private hospital

8:

Residential aged care facility

9:

School or other educational centre

10:

Client’s Workplace

11:

Other

12:

Aged care centre - non-residential

98:

Not applicable (Service Contact Modality is not face to face)

99:

Not stated

Duration (service_contact_duration)

string

yes
0:

No contact took place

1:

1-15 mins

2:

16-30 mins

3:

31-45 mins

4:

46-60 mins

5:

61-75 mins

6:

76-90 mins

7:

91-105 mins

8:

106-120 mins

9:

over 120 mins

Copayment (service_contact_copayment)

number

yes

0 - 999999.99

Client Participation Indicator (service_contact_participation_indicator)

METEOR: 494341

string

yes
1:

Yes

2:

No

Interpreter Used (service_contact_interpreter)

string

yes
1:

Yes

2:

No

9:

Not stated

No Show (service_contact_no_show)

string

yes
1:

Yes

2:

No

Final Service Contact (service_contact_final)

string

yes
1:

No further services are planned for the client in the current episode

2:

Further services are planned for the client in the current episode

3:

Not known at this stage

Start Time (service_contact_start_time)

time

yes

The start time of each mental health service contact between a health service provider and patient/client.

Funding Source (funding_source)

string

yes
0:

Flexible funding pool - Not Otherwise Stated

11:

Flexible funding pool - Low intensity

12:

Flexible funding pool - Youth Severe

13:

Flexible funding pool - Child and Youth

14:

Flexible funding pool - Psychological therapies for hard to reach

15:

Flexible funding pool - Services for People with Severe Mental Illness

16:

Flexible funding pool - Suicide Prevention - Indigenous

17:

Flexible funding pool - Suicide Prevention - General

18:

Indigenous Mental Health

19:

Commonwealth Psychosocial Support

20:

Psychological Treatment in Residential Aged Care Facilities

21:

Emergency Response - Bushfire Recovery 2020

22:

Emergency Response - Flood 2022

23:

Head to Health program

24:

Head to Health Kids Hubs

25:

Norfolk Island

26:

National Suicide Prevention Trial

27:

Way Back Support Service

73:

Other Government Funding - Commonwealth: Other Commonwealth

97:

Other funding source – no Commonwealth Funding

98:

Unknown/Not stated

Service Contact Site (service_contact_site)

string (2,50)

—

The site at which an Organisation provides services to clients.

Service Contact Tags (service_contact_tags)

string

—

List of tags for the service contact.

5.3.9. Service Contact Practitioner

See Service Contact Practitioner for definition of a service contact practitioner.

Service contacts practitioners are managed by the provider organisations via either the PMHC MDS administrative interface or upload.

Table 5.9 Service contact practitioner record layout

Data Element (Field Name)

Type (min,max)

Required

Format / Values

Organisation Path (organisation_path)

string

yes

A sequence of colon separated Organisation Keys that fully specifies the Provider Organisation providing a service to the client.

Service Contact Practitioner Key (service_contact_practitioner_key)

string (2,50)

yes

This is a number or code assigned to each service contact practitioner. The Service Contact Practitioner Key is unique and stable for each service contact practitioner at the level of the Provider Organisation.

Service Contact Key (service_contact_key)

string (2,50)

yes

This is a number or code assigned to each service contact. The Service Contact Key is unique and stable for each service contact at the level of the Provider Organisation.

Practitioner Key (practitioner_key)

string (2,50)

yes

A unique identifier for a practitioner within the provider organisation.

Primary Practitioner Indicator (primary_practitioner_indicator)

string

yes
1:

Yes

2:

No

5.3.10. Collection Occasion

See Collection Occasion for definition of a collection occasion.

Individual item scores will eventually be required, however, it is noted that in the short term there are issues with collecting individual item scores. Therefore, as a transitional phase, reporting overall scores/subscales will be allowed.

Collection occasions are managed by the provider organisations via either the PMHC MDS administrative interface or upload.

Table 5.10 Collection Occasion record layout

Data Element (Field Name)

Type (min,max)

Required

Format / Values

Organisation Path (organisation_path)

string

yes

A sequence of colon separated Organisation Keys that fully specifies the Provider Organisation providing a service to the client.

Collection Occasion Key (collection_occasion_key)

string (2,50)

yes

This is a number or code assigned to each collection occasion of service activities. The Collection Occasion Key is unique and stable for each collection occasion at the level of the organisation.

Episode Key (episode_key)

string (2,50)

yes

This is a number or code assigned to each PMHC MDS episode. The Episode Key is unique and stable for each episode at the level of the organisation. This key must link to an existing episode within the PMHC MDS.

Collection Occasion Date (collection_occasion_date)

date

yes

The date of the collection occasion.

Collection Occasion Reason (reason_for_collection)

string

yes
1:

Episode start

2:

Review

3:

Episode end

Collection Occasion Tags (collection_occasion_tags)

string

—

List of tags for the collection occasion.

5.3.11. Measures

5.3.11.1. Measures at Intake

5.3.11.1.1. IAR-DST

The collection of Intake and IAR DST data may not be required for all programs. Please see Intake.

Where an Intake is recorded, an associated IAR-DST should also be recorded. However, this is not enforced by the PMHC MDS as Intake data could be collected separately from IAR DST data.

Note

Versions 4.0.0 through 4.0.2 of the PMHC MDS specifiction only described version 1 of the IAR DST. This version was to be used only for adults. As of PMHC-MDS specification v4.0.4 you may supply either v1 or v2 IAR-DST versions. Version 2 adds child, adolescent, and older adult adaptions. The PMHC-MDS implementation of this change is backward compatible with the existing v1 format as the only difference is the extension of the IAR-DST - Version domain with v2 specific values.

For more information regarding IAR-DST v2 see the official IAR-DST v2 specification documentation.

Note

Technical implementation guidance

The version data element now contains both the version (1 or 2) and, in the case of version 2, a sub-version indicating the age-group specific form of the IAR-DST used. i.e. child, adolescent, adult, and older-adult. For example a rating generated using the child form must have the version set to 2.child.

This approach has been taken for backwards compatibility with v1 to minimise the changes required by data providers to extract and supply v2 data to the PMHC-MDS for reporting.

Carefully consider how these two related but separate data items are stored within local systems. Analysis and reporting of future IAR-DST data may be simplified if they are recorded separately in local systems and only combined for use during data supply.

Table 5.11 IAR-DST record layout

Data Element (Field Name)

Type (min,max)

Required

Format / Values

Organisation Path (organisation_path)

string

yes

A sequence of colon separated Organisation Keys that fully specifies the Provider Organisation providing a service to the client.

Measure Key (measure_key)

string (2,50)

yes

This is a number or code assigned to each instance of a measure. The Measure Key is unique and stable for each instance of a measure at the level of the organisation.

Intake Key (intake_key)

string (2,50)

yes

This is a number or code assigned to each intake. The Intake Key is unique and stable for each intake at the level of the organisation.

IAR-DST - Version (iar_dst_version)

string

yes
1:

IAR-DST version 1.05

2.child:

IAR-DST Children (5-11 years) version 2.00

2.adolescent:

IAR-DST Adolescent (12-17 years) version 2.00

2.adult:

IAR-DST Adult (18-64 years) version 2.00

2.older-adult:

IAR-DST Older Adult (65 years and over) version 2.00

IAR-DST - Domain 1 (iar_dst_domain_1)

string

yes
0:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

1:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

2:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

3:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

4:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

IAR-DST - Domain 2 (iar_dst_domain_2)

string

yes
0:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

1:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

2:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

3:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

4:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

IAR-DST - Domain 3 (iar_dst_domain_3)

string

yes
0:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

1:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

2:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

3:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

4:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

IAR-DST - Domain 4 (iar_dst_domain_4)

string

yes
0:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

1:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

2:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

3:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

4:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

IAR-DST - Domain 5 (iar_dst_domain_5)

string

yes
0:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

1:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

2:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

3:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

4:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

IAR-DST - Domain 6 (iar_dst_domain_6)

string

yes
0:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

1:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

2:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

3:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

4:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

IAR-DST - Domain 7 (iar_dst_domain_7)

string

yes
0:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

1:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

2:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

3:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

4:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

IAR-DST - Domain 8 (iar_dst_domain_8)

string

yes
0:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

1:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

2:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

3:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

4:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

IAR-DST - Recommended Level of Care (iar_dst_recommended_level_of_care)

string

yes
1:

Level 1 - Self Management

1+:

Level 1 or above - Review assessment on Contextual Domains to determine most appropriate placement

2:

Level 2 - Low Intensity Services

2+:

Level 2 or above - Review assessment on Contextual Domains to determine most appropriate placement

3:

Level 3 - Moderate Intensity Services

3+:

Level 3 or above - Review assessment on Contextual Domains to determine most appropriate placement

4:

Level 4 - High Intensity Services

4+:

Level 4 or above - Review assessment on Contextual Domains to determine most appropriate placement

5:

Level 5 - Acute and Specialist Community Mental Health Services

IAR-DST - Practitioner Level of Care (iar_dst_practitioner_level_of_care)

string

yes
1:

Level 1 - Self Management

2:

Level 2 - Low Intensity Services

3:

Level 3 - Moderate Intensity Services

4:

Level 4 - High Intensity Services

5:

Level 5 - Acute and Specialist Community Mental Health Services

9:

Not stated

IAR-DST - Tags (iar_dst_tags)

string

—

List of tags for the measure.

5.3.11.2. Measures during an Episode

PMHC MDS requires the use of one of the following three required measures, as follows:

  • For adults (18+ years) - Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10+) is the prescribed measure, with the option to use the K5 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people if that is considered more appropriate.

  • For children and young people (up to and including 17 years) - the Strengths & Difficulties Questionnaires (SDQ) is the prescribed tool. The specified versions include the parent-report for 4-10 years and 11-17 years; and the self-report for 11-17 years.

Please note: For adolescents, clinician-discretion is allowed, and that the K10+ or K5 may be used, even though the person is under 18 years

5.3.11.2.1. K10+

As noted above, reporting individual item scores will eventually be required. In the short term, respondents can either report all 14 item scores or report the K10 total score as well as item scores for the 4 extra items in the K10+.

Table 5.12 K10+ record layout

Data Element (Field Name)

Type (min,max)

Required

Format / Values

Organisation Path (organisation_path)

string

yes

A sequence of colon separated Organisation Keys that fully specifies the Provider Organisation providing a service to the client.

Measure Key (measure_key)

string (2,50)

yes

This is a number or code assigned to each instance of a measure. The Measure Key is unique and stable for each instance of a measure at the level of the organisation.

Collection Occasion Key (collection_occasion_key)

string (2,50)

yes

This is a number or code assigned to each collection occasion of service activity. The Collection Occasion Key is unique and stable for each collection occasion at the level of the organisation.

K10+ - Question 1 (k10p_item1)

string

yes
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

K10+ - Question 2 (k10p_item2)

string

yes
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

K10+ - Question 3 (k10p_item3)

string

yes
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

K10+ - Question 4 (k10p_item4)

string

yes
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

K10+ - Question 5 (k10p_item5)

string

yes
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

K10+ - Question 6 (k10p_item6)

string

yes
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

K10+ - Question 7 (k10p_item7)

string

yes
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

K10+ - Question 8 (k10p_item8)

string

yes
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

K10+ - Question 9 (k10p_item9)

string

yes
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

K10+ - Question 10 (k10p_item10)

string

yes
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

K10+ - Question 11 (k10p_item11)

integer

yes

0 - 28, 99 = Not stated / Missing

K10+ - Question 12 (k10p_item12)

integer

yes

0 - 28, 99 = Not stated / Missing

K10+ - Question 13 (k10p_item13)

integer

yes

0 - 89, 99 = Not stated / Missing

K10+ - Question 14 (k10p_item14)

string

yes
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

K10+ - Score (k10p_score)

integer

yes

10 - 50, 99 = Not stated / Missing

K10+ - Tags (k10p_tags)

string

—

List of tags for the measure.

When the client’s responses to Q1-10 are all recorded as 1 ‘None of the time’, they are not required to answer questions 11-14. Where a question has not been answered please select a response of ‘Not stated / missing’.

5.3.11.2.2. K5

As noted above, reporting individual item scores will eventually be required. In the short term, respondents can either report all 5 item scores or report the K5 total score.

Table 5.13 K5 record layout

Data Element (Field Name)

Type (min,max)

Required

Format / Values

Organisation Path (organisation_path)

string

yes

A sequence of colon separated Organisation Keys that fully specifies the Provider Organisation providing a service to the client.

Measure Key (measure_key)

string (2,50)

yes

This is a number or code assigned to each instance of a measure. The Measure Key is unique and stable for each instance of a measure at the level of the organisation.

Collection Occasion Key (collection_occasion_key)

string (2,50)

yes

This is a number or code assigned to each collection occasion of service activity. The Collection Occasion Key is unique and stable for each collection occasion at the level of the organisation.

K5 - Question 1 (k5_item1)

string

yes
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

K5 - Question 2 (k5_item2)

string

yes
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

K5 - Question 3 (k5_item3)

string

yes
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

K5 - Question 4 (k5_item4)

string

yes
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

K5 - Question 5 (k5_item5)

string

yes
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

K5 - Score (k5_score)

integer

yes

5 - 25, 99 = Not stated / Missing

K5 - Tags (k5_tags)

string

—

List of tags for the measure.
5.3.11.2.3. SDQ

Extensive support materials are available on the SDQ developers’ website, including copies of the various versions of the instrument, background information and scoring instructions. See http://www.sdqinfo.com. There are six versions (parent-report and youth-self report) currently specified format PMHC MDS reporting.

The “1” versions are administered on admission and are rated on the basis of the proceeding 6 months. The “2” follow up versions are administered on review and discharge and are rated on the basis of the previous 1 month period.

The versions specified for PMHC MDS reporting are:

  • PC1 - SDQ Parent Report: 4-10 years (Baseline version);

  • PC2 - SDQ Parent Report: 4-10 years (Follow up version);

  • PY1 - SDQ Parent Report: 11-17 years (Baseline version);

  • PY2 - SDQ Parent Report: 11-17 years (Follow up version);

  • YR1 - SDQ Youth Report: 11-17 years (Baseline version); and

  • YR2 - SDQ Youth Report: 11-17 years (Follow up version).

We acknowledge that there is also a parent-report for 2-4 years; and teacher versions for all the years (2-4; 4-10 and 11-17) but that these are not to be reported the PMHC-MDS.

Please note that the item numbering in the SDQ versions is deliberately non sequential because it covers all items in all versions, both to indicate item equivalence across versions and to assist data entry, especially of translated versions. The table below indicates the items that are included in each version, the rating periods used and the broad content covered by each item.

Informant

Parent

Young Person

Age range

4-10

11-17

11 - 17

Application

Baseline

Followup

Baseline

Followup

Baseline

Followup

Rating period

6 months

1 month

6 months

1 month

6 months

1 month

Items

Item Content

Version

PC1

PC2

PY1

PY2

YR1

YR2

1-25

Symptoms

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

26

Overall

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

27

Duration

✓

X

✓

X

✓

28-33

Impact

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

34-35

Follow up progress

X

✓

X

✓

X

✓

36-38

Cross-Informant information

✓

X

✓

X

X

X

39-42

Cross-Informant information

X

X

X

X

✓

X

As noted above, reporting individual item scores will eventually be required. In the short term, respondents can either report all 42 item scores or report the SDQ subscale scores.

5.3.11.2.3.1. SDQ items and Scale Summary scores

The first 25 items in the SDQ comprise 5 scales of 5 items each. It is usually easiest to score all 5 scales before working out the Total Difficulties score. For data entry, the responses to items should always be entered the same way (see below), but they are not all scored the same way. Somewhat True is always scored as 1, but the scoring of Not True and Certainly True varies with each item (see Table 5). For each of the 5 scales the score can range from 0-10 if all 5 items were completed. Scale scores can be prorated if at least 3 items were completed.

Not True

Some-what True

Certainly True

Summary Score

Standard Values for Data Entry

0

1

2

Data element

SDQ Item number and description

Item Score

Emotional Symptoms Scale

0-10

Item 03

Often complains of headaches …

0

1

2

Item 08

Many worries or often seems worried

0

1

2

Item 13

Often unhappy, depressed or tearful

0

1

2

Item 16

Nervous or clingy in new situations …

0

1

2

Item 24

Many fears, easily scared

0

1

2

Conduct Problem Scale

0-10

Item 05

Often loses temper …

0

1

2

Item 07

Generally well behaved …

2

1

0

Item 12

Often fights with other children …

0

1

2

Item 18

Often lies or cheats

0

1

2

Item 22

Steals from home, school …

0

1

2

Hyperactivity Scale

0-10

Item 02

Restless, overactive …

0

1

2

Item 10

Constantly fidgeting …

0

1

2

Item 15

Easily distracted …

0

1

2

Item 21

Thinks things out before acting

2

1

0

Item 25

Good attention span …

2

1

0

Peer Problem Scale

0-10

Item 06

Rather solitary, prefers to play alone

0

1

2

Item 11

Has at least one good friend

2

1

0

Item 14

Generally liked by other children

2

1

0

Item 19

Picked on or bullied …

0

1

2

Item 23

Gets along better with adults …

0

1

2

Prosocial Scale

0-10

Item 01

Considerate of other people’s feelings

0

1

2

Item 04

Shares readily with other children …

0

1

2

Item 09

Helpful if someone is hurt …

0

1

2

Item 17

Kind to younger children

0

1

2

Item 20

Often volunteers to help others …

0

1

2

SDQ Total Difficulties Score = Sum of Scales below

0-40

Emotional Symptoms Scale

0-10

Conduct Problem Scale

0-10

Hyperactivity Scale

0-10

Peer Problem Scale

0-10

  • NB. Bold items indicate reverse scoring

5.3.11.2.3.2. Scoring the SDQ

The standard values for coding individual Item responses are 0 (Not True), 1 (Somewhat True), 2 (Certainly True) and 9 (Missing data).

For completed items (response coded 0,1,2) the Item scores are usually the same as the standard values. Them exceptions are item 07, 11, 14, 21 and 25. These items are “reverse-scored”, that is, the standard value is mapped to Item scores as follows: 0->2, 1->1, 2->0.

Summary scores are only calculated if at least three of the five items have been completed (that is, coded 0, 1 or 2). Otherwise the summary score is set to missing. For the Summary scores, the missing value used should be 99.

The Summary scores are computed using the equation shown below, with the result being rounded to the nearest whole number. In the first 25 SDQ questions, each summary scale is composed of five items.

Summary score = (sum of item scores/number of valid completed items) x number of items

The simplest way to calculate the total difficulties score is to add up the following summary scores with the result being rounded to the nearest whole number.

Total score = Emotional Scale + Conduct Scale + Hyperactivity Scale + Peer Problem Scale

However, some of the summary scores may be missing. The rule is if more than one summary score is missing the Total Score is set to missing, value 99.

Items 28-32 are not completed if respondents have answered “No” to Item 26, which asks for an overall opinion about difficulties being present. In this case, all Item responses for Items 27 through 33 should be coded “8” for “not applicable”, and the impact score should be coded to zero. Item 27 is not included in the Impact Score since it assesses the chronicity of the difficulties- the length of time they have been present. Item 33 is not included in the Impact Score, since it assess the burden on others rather than on the child/youth.

The coded Item Responses for the remaining Items 28 through 32 have to be mapped to their Item Scores before adding up. This mapping is the same for all, namely: 0->0, 1->0, 2->1, 3->2.

Table 5.14 SDQ record layout

Data Element (Field Name)

Type (min,max)

Required

Format / Values

Organisation Path (organisation_path)

string

yes

A sequence of colon separated Organisation Keys that fully specifies the Provider Organisation providing a service to the client.

Measure Key (measure_key)

string (2,50)

yes

This is a number or code assigned to each instance of a measure. The Measure Key is unique and stable for each instance of a measure at the level of the organisation.

Collection Occasion Key (collection_occasion_key)

string (2,50)

yes

This is a number or code assigned to each collection occasion of service activity. The Collection Occasion Key is unique and stable for each collection occasion at the level of the organisation.

SDQ Collection Occasion - Version (sdq_version)

string

yes
PC101:

Parent Report Measure 4-10 yrs, Baseline version, Australian Version 1

PC201:

Parent Report Measure 4-10 yrs, Follow Up version, Australian Version 1

PY101:

Parent Report Measure 11-17 yrs, Baseline version, Australian Version 1

PY201:

Parent Report Measure 11-17 yrs, Follow Up version, Australian Version 1

YR101:

Self report Version, 11-17 years, Baseline version, Australian Version 1

YR201:

Self report Version, 11-17 years, Follow Up version, Australian Version 1

SDQ - Question 1 (sdq_item1)

string

yes
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 2 (sdq_item2)

string

yes
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 3 (sdq_item3)

string

yes
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 4 (sdq_item4)

string

yes
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 5 (sdq_item5)

string

yes
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 6 (sdq_item6)

string

yes
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 7 (sdq_item7)

string

yes
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 8 (sdq_item8)

string

yes
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 9 (sdq_item9)

string

yes
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 10 (sdq_item10)

string

yes
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 11 (sdq_item11)

string

yes
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 12 (sdq_item12)

string

yes
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 13 (sdq_item13)

string

yes
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 14 (sdq_item14)

string

yes
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 15 (sdq_item15)

string

yes
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 16 (sdq_item16)

string

yes
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 17 (sdq_item17)

string

yes
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 18 (sdq_item18)

string

yes
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 19 (sdq_item19)

string

yes
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 20 (sdq_item20)

string

yes
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 21 (sdq_item21)

string

yes
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 22 (sdq_item22)

string

yes
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 23 (sdq_item23)

string

yes
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 24 (sdq_item24)

string

yes
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 25 (sdq_item25)

string

yes
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 26 (sdq_item26)

string

yes
0:

No

1:

Yes - minor difficulties

2:

Yes - definite difficulties

3:

Yes - severe difficulties

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 27 (sdq_item27)

string

yes
0:

Less than a month

1:

1-5 months

2:

6-12 months

3:

Over a year

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 28 (sdq_item28)

string

yes
0:

Not at all

1:

A little

2:

A medium amount

3:

A great deal

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 29 (sdq_item29)

string

yes
0:

Not at all

1:

A little

2:

A medium amount

3:

A great deal

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 30 (sdq_item30)

string

yes
0:

Not at all

1:

A little

2:

A medium amount

3:

A great deal

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 31 (sdq_item31)

string

yes
0:

Not at all

1:

A little

2:

A medium amount

3:

A great deal

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 32 (sdq_item32)

string

yes
0:

Not at all

1:

A little

2:

A medium amount

3:

A great deal

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 33 (sdq_item33)

string

yes
0:

Not at all

1:

A little

2:

A medium amount

3:

A great deal

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 34 (sdq_item34)

string

yes
0:

Much worse

1:

A bit worse

2:

About the same

3:

A bit better

4:

Much better

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 35 (sdq_item35)

string

yes
0:

Not at all

1:

A little

2:

A medium amount

3:

A great deal

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 36 (sdq_item36)

string

yes
0:

No

1:

A little

2:

A lot

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 37 (sdq_item37)

string

yes
0:

No

1:

A little

2:

A lot

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 38 (sdq_item38)

string

yes
0:

No

1:

A little

2:

A lot

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 39 (sdq_item39)

string

yes
0:

No

1:

A little

2:

A lot

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 40 (sdq_item40)

string

yes
0:

No

1:

A little

2:

A lot

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 41 (sdq_item41)

string

yes
0:

No

1:

A little

2:

A lot

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Question 42 (sdq_item42)

string

yes
0:

No

1:

A little

2:

A lot

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Emotional Symptoms Scale (sdq_emotional_symptoms)

integer

yes

0 - 10, 99 = Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Conduct Problem Scale (sdq_conduct_problem)

integer

yes

0 - 10, 99 = Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Hyperactivity Scale (sdq_hyperactivity)

integer

yes

0 - 10, 99 = Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Peer Problem Scale (sdq_peer_problem)

integer

yes

0 - 10, 99 = Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Prosocial Scale (sdq_prosocial)

integer

yes

0 - 10, 99 = Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Total Difficulties Score (sdq_total)

integer

yes

0 - 40, 99 = Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Impact Score (sdq_impact)

integer

yes

0 - 10, 99 = Not stated / Missing

SDQ - Tags (sdq_tags)

string

—

List of tags for the measure.

5.4. Definitions

5.4.1. ABN

The Australian Business Number of the provider organisation.

Field name:

organisation_abn

Data type:

string (11)

Required:

yes

Notes:

The Australian Business Registry maintains ABN search and technical docs. The PMHC MDS does not check the if ABN is registered, only that it satisfies the algorithm documented at https://abr.business.gov.au/Help/AbnFormat

5.4.2. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Status

Whether a person identifies as being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin, as represented by a code.

Field name:

client_atsi_status

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Aboriginal but not Torres Strait Islander origin

2:

Torres Strait Islander but not Aboriginal origin

3:

Both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin

4:

Neither Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin

9:

Not stated/inadequately described

Notes:
Code 9 is not to be available as a valid answer to the questions but is

intended for use:

  • Primarily when importing data from other data collections that do not contain mappable data.

  • Where an answer was refused.

  • Where the question was not able to be asked prior to completion of assistance because the client was unable to communicate or a person who knows the client was not available.

METEOR:

291036

5.4.3. Active

A flag to represent whether a practitioner is actively delivering services. This is a system field that is aimed at helping organisations manage practitioner codes.

Field name:

practitioner_active

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Inactive

1:

Active

5.4.4. Additional Diagnosis

The main additional condition or complaint co-existing with the Principal Diagnosis or arising during the episode of care.

Field name:

additional_diagnosis

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
000:

No additional diagnosis

100:

Anxiety disorders (ATAPS)

101:

Panic disorder

102:

Agoraphobia

103:

Social phobia

104:

Generalised anxiety disorder

105:

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

106:

Post-traumatic stress disorder

107:

Acute stress disorder

108:

Other anxiety disorder

200:

Affective (Mood) disorders (ATAPS)

201:

Major depressive disorder

202:

Dysthymia

203:

Depressive disorder NOS

204:

Bipolar disorder

205:

Cyclothymic disorder

206:

Other affective disorder

300:

Substance use disorders (ATAPS)

301:

Alcohol harmful use

302:

Alcohol dependence

303:

Other drug harmful use

304:

Other drug dependence

305:

Other substance use disorder

400:

Psychotic disorders (ATAPS)

401:

Schizophrenia

402:

Schizoaffective disorder

403:

Brief psychotic disorder

404:

Other psychotic disorder

501:

Separation anxiety disorder

502:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

503:

Conduct disorder

504:

Oppositional defiant disorder

505:

Pervasive developmental disorder

506:

Other disorder of childhood and adolescence

601:

Adjustment disorder

602:

Eating disorder

603:

Somatoform disorder

604:

Personality disorder

605:

Other mental disorder

901:

Anxiety symptoms

902:

Depressive symptoms

903:

Mixed anxiety and depressive symptoms

904:

Stress related

905:

Other

999:

Missing

Notes:

Additional Diagnosis gives information on conditions that are significant in terms of treatment required and resources used during the episode of care. Additional diagnoses should be interpreted as conditions that affect client management in terms of requiring any of the following:

  • Commencement, alteration or adjustment of therapeutic treatment

  • Diagnostic procedures

  • Increased clinical care and/or monitoring

Where the client one or more comorbid mental health conditions in addition to the condition coded as the Principal Diagnosis, record the main condition as the Additional Diagnosis.

The following responses have been added to allow mapping of ATAPS data to PMHC format.

  • 100: Anxiety disorders (ATAPS)

  • 200: Affective (Mood) disorders (ATAPS)

  • 300: Substance use disorders (ATAPS)

  • 400: Psychotic disorders (ATAPS)

Note: These four codes should only be used for Episodes that are migrated from ATAPS MDS sources that cannot be described by any other Diagnosis. It is expected that the majority of Episodes delivered to clients from 1st July, 2017 can be assigned to other diagnoses.

These responses will only be allowed on episodes where the original ATAPS referral date was before 1 July 2017

These responses will only be allowed on episodes with the !ATAPS flag.

For further notes on the recording of diagnosis codes see Principal Diagnosis.

5.4.5. Area of usual residence, postcode

The Australian postcode of the client.

Field name:

client_postcode

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Notes:

A valid Australian postcode or 9999 if the postcode is unknown or the client has not provided sufficient information to confirm their current residential address.

The full list of Australian Postcodes can be found at Australia Post.

When collecting the postcode of a person’s usual place of residence, the ABS recommends that ‘usual’ be defined as: ‘the place where the person has or intends to live for 6 months or more, or the place that the person regards as their main residence, or where the person has no other residence, the place they currently reside.’

Postcodes are deemed valid if they are in the range 0200-0299, 0800-9999.

METEOR:

429894

5.4.6. ATSI Cultural Training

Indicates whether a practitioner has completed a recognised training programme in the delivery of culturally safe services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Field name:

atsi_cultural_training

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Yes

2:

No

3:

Not required

9:

Missing / Not recorded

Notes:

This item is reported by the practitioner and applies to service providers who are either:

  • not of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status; or

  • are not employed by an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

1 - Yes

The practitioner has:

  • undertaken specific training in the delivery of culturally appropriate mental health /health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As a guide, recognised training programs include those endorsed by the Australian Indigenous Psychologists’ Association (AIPA) or similar organisation; or

  • undertaken local cultural awareness training in the community in which they are practising, as delivered or endorsed by the elders of that community or the local Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

2 - No

The practitioner has not met the requirements stated above.

3 - Not required

This option is reserved only for practitioners who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, or employed by an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

4 - Missing/Not recorded

This is a system code for missing data and not a valid response option for practitioners.

5.4.8. Client Gender

The term ‘gender’ refers to the way in which a person identifies their masculine or feminine characteristics. A persons gender relates to their deeply held internal and individual sense of gender and is not always exclusively male or female. It may or may not correspond to their sex assigned at birth.

Field name:

client_gender

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not stated/Inadequately described

1:

Male

2:

Female

3:

Other

Notes:
1 - M - Male

Adults who identify themselves as men, and children who identify themselves as boys.

2 - F - Female

Adults who identify themselves as women, and children who identify themselves as girls.

3 - X- Other

Adults and children who identify as non-binary, gender diverse, or with descriptors other than man/boy or woman/girl.

ABS:

http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Latestproducts/1200.0.55.012Main%20Features12016?opendocument&tabname=Summary&prodno=1200.0.55.012&issue=2016&num=&view=

5.4.9. Client Key

This is a number or code assigned to each individual client referred to the commissioned organisation. The client identifier must be unique and stable for each individual within the Provider Organisation. Assigned by either the PHN or Provider Organisation depending on local procedures.

Field name:

client_key

Data type:

string (2,50)

Required:

yes

Notes:

Client keys must be unique within each Provider Organisation. The Client Key will be managed by the Provider Organisation, however, the PHN may decide to play a role in coordinating assignment and management of these client keys. Clients should not be assigned multiple keys within the same Provider Organisation.

Client keys are case sensitive and must be valid unicode characters.

See Managing Client Keys

5.4.10. Client Participation Indicator

An indicator of whether the client participated, or intended to participate, in the service contact, as represented by a code.

Field name:

service_contact_participation_indicator

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Yes

2:

No

Notes:

Service contacts are not restricted to in-person communication but can include telephone, video link or other forms of direct communication.

1 - Yes

This code is to be used for service contacts between a mental health service provider and the patient/client in whose clinical record the service contact would normally warrant a dated entry, where the patient/client is participating.

2 - No

This code is to be used for service contacts between a mental health service provider and a third party(ies) where the patient/client, in whose clinical record the service contact would normally warrant a dated entry, is not participating.

Note: Where a client intended to participate in a service contact but failed to attend, Client Participation Indicator should be recorded as ‘1: Yes’ and No Show should be recorded as ‘1: Yes’.

METEOR:

494341

5.4.11. Client Tags

List of tags for the client.

Field name:

client_tags

Data type:

string

Required:

no

Notes:

A comma separated list of tags.

Organisations can use this field to tag records in order to partition them as per local requirements.

Tags can contain lower case letters (or will get lowercased), numbers, dashes, spaces, and !. Leading and trailing spaces will be stripped. e.g. priority!, nurse required, pending-outcome-1 would all be legitimate.

Tags beginning with an exclamation mark (!) are reserved for future use by the Department. e.g. !reserved, ! reserved, !department-use-only.

5.4.12. Collection Occasion Date

The date of the collection occasion.

Field name:

collection_occasion_date

Data type:

date

Required:

yes

Notes:

For Date fields, data must be recorded in compliance with the standard format used across the National Health Data Dictionary; specifically, dates must be of fixed 8 column width in the format DDMMYYYY, with leading zeros used when necessary to pad out a value. For instance, 13th March 2008 would appear as 13032008.

If the date the activity was performed is unknown, 09099999 should be used.

  • For an intake collection occasion, the collection date must not be before 1st January 2020, otherwise, the collection date must not be before 1st January 2016.

  • The collection date must not be in the future.

5.4.13. Collection Occasion Key

This is a number or code assigned to each collection occasion of service activities. The Collection Occasion Key is unique and stable for each collection occasion at the level of the organisation.

Field name:

collection_occasion_key

Data type:

string (2,50)

Required:

yes

Notes:

Collection Occasion Keys must be generated by the organisation to be unique at the Provider Organisation level and must persist across time. See Identifier Management

5.4.14. Collection Occasion Reason

The reason for the collection of the service activities on the identified Collection Occasion.

Field name:

reason_for_collection

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Episode start

2:

Review

3:

Episode end

Notes:
1 - Episode start

Refers to an outcome measure undertaken at the beginning of an Episode of Care. For the purposes of the PMHC MDS protocol, episodes may start at the point of first Service Contact with a new client who has not been seen previously by the organisation, or a first contact for a new Episode of Care for a client who has received services from the organisation in a previous Episode of Care that has been completed.

2 - Review

Refers to an outcome measure undertaken during the course of an Episode of Care that post-dates Episode Start and pre-dates Episode End. An outcome measure may be undertaken at Review for a number of reasons including:

  • in response to critical clinical events or changes in the client’s mental health status;

  • following a client-requested review; or

  • other situations where a review may be indicated.

3 - Episode end

Refers to the outcome measures collected at the end of an Episode of Care.

5.4.15. Collection Occasion Tags

List of tags for the collection occasion.

Field name:

collection_occasion_tags

Data type:

string

Required:

no

Notes:

A comma separated list of tags.

Organisations can use this field to tag records in order to partition them as per local requirements.

Tags can contain lower case letters (or will get lowercased), numbers, dashes, spaces, and !. Leading and trailing spaces will be stripped. e.g. priority!, nurse required, pending-outcome-1 would all be legitimate.

Tags beginning with an exclamation mark (!) are reserved for future use by the Department. e.g. !reserved, ! reserved, !department-use-only.

5.4.16. Copayment

The co-payment is the amount paid by the client per session.

Field name:

service_contact_copayment

Data type:

number

Required:

yes

Domain:

0 - 999999.99

Notes:

Up to 6 digits before the decimal point; up to 2 digits after the decimal point.

The co-payment is the amount paid by the client per service contact, not the fee paid by the project to the practitioner or the fee paid by the project to the practitioner plus the client contribution. In many cases, there will not be a co-payment charged and therefore zero should be entered. Where a co-payment is charged it should be minimal and based on an individual’s capacity to pay.

5.4.17. Country of Birth

The country in which the client was born, as represented by a code.

Field name:

country_of_birth

Data type:

string (4)

Required:

yes

Domain:
1101:

Australia

1102:

Norfolk Island

1199:

Australian External Territories, nec

1201:

New Zealand

1301:

New Caledonia

1302:

Papua New Guinea

1303:

Solomon Islands

1304:

Vanuatu

1401:

Guam

1402:

Kiribati

1403:

Marshall Islands

1404:

Micronesia, Federated States of

1405:

Nauru

1406:

Northern Mariana Islands

1407:

Palau

1501:

Cook Islands

1502:

Fiji

1503:

French Polynesia

1504:

Niue

1505:

Samoa

1506:

Samoa, American

1507:

Tokelau

1508:

Tonga

1511:

Tuvalu

1512:

Wallis and Futuna

1513:

Pitcairn Islands

1599:

Polynesia (excludes Hawaii), nec

1601:

Adelie Land (France)

1602:

Argentinian Antarctic Territory

1603:

Australian Antarctic Territory

1604:

British Antarctic Territory

1605:

Chilean Antarctic Territory

1606:

Queen Maud Land (Norway)

1607:

Ross Dependency (New Zealand)

2102:

England

2103:

Isle of Man

2104:

Northern Ireland

2105:

Scotland

2106:

Wales

2107:

Guernsey

2108:

Jersey

2201:

Ireland

2301:

Austria

2302:

Belgium

2303:

France

2304:

Germany

2305:

Liechtenstein

2306:

Luxembourg

2307:

Monaco

2308:

Netherlands

2311:

Switzerland

2401:

Denmark

2402:

Faroe Islands

2403:

Finland

2404:

Greenland

2405:

Iceland

2406:

Norway

2407:

Sweden

2408:

Aland Islands

3101:

Andorra

3102:

Gibraltar

3103:

Holy See

3104:

Italy

3105:

Malta

3106:

Portugal

3107:

San Marino

3108:

Spain

3201:

Albania

3202:

Bosnia and Herzegovina

3203:

Bulgaria

3204:

Croatia

3205:

Cyprus

3206:

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

3207:

Greece

3208:

Moldova

3211:

Romania

3212:

Slovenia

3214:

Montenegro

3215:

Serbia

3216:

Kosovo

3301:

Belarus

3302:

Czech Republic

3303:

Estonia

3304:

Hungary

3305:

Latvia

3306:

Lithuania

3307:

Poland

3308:

Russian Federation

3311:

Slovakia

3312:

Ukraine

4101:

Algeria

4102:

Egypt

4103:

Libya

4104:

Morocco

4105:

Sudan

4106:

Tunisia

4107:

Western Sahara

4108:

Spanish North Africa

4111:

South Sudan

4201:

Bahrain

4202:

Gaza Strip and West Bank

4203:

Iran

4204:

Iraq

4205:

Israel

4206:

Jordan

4207:

Kuwait

4208:

Lebanon

4211:

Oman

4212:

Qatar

4213:

Saudi Arabia

4214:

Syria

4215:

Turkey

4216:

United Arab Emirates

4217:

Yemen

5101:

Myanmar

5102:

Cambodia

5103:

Laos

5104:

Thailand

5105:

Vietnam

5201:

Brunei Darussalam

5202:

Indonesia

5203:

Malaysia

5204:

Philippines

5205:

Singapore

5206:

Timor-Leste

6101:

China (excludes SARs and Taiwan)

6102:

Hong Kong (SAR of China)

6103:

Macau (SAR of China)

6104:

Mongolia

6105:

Taiwan

6201:

Japan

6202:

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of (North)

6203:

Korea, Republic of (South)

7101:

Bangladesh

7102:

Bhutan

7103:

India

7104:

Maldives

7105:

Nepal

7106:

Pakistan

7107:

Sri Lanka

7201:

Afghanistan

7202:

Armenia

7203:

Azerbaijan

7204:

Georgia

7205:

Kazakhstan

7206:

Kyrgyzstan

7207:

Tajikistan

7208:

Turkmenistan

7211:

Uzbekistan

8101:

Bermuda

8102:

Canada

8103:

St Pierre and Miquelon

8104:

United States of America

8201:

Argentina

8202:

Bolivia

8203:

Brazil

8204:

Chile

8205:

Colombia

8206:

Ecuador

8207:

Falkland Islands

8208:

French Guiana

8211:

Guyana

8212:

Paraguay

8213:

Peru

8214:

Suriname

8215:

Uruguay

8216:

Venezuela

8299:

South America, nec

8301:

Belize

8302:

Costa Rica

8303:

El Salvador

8304:

Guatemala

8305:

Honduras

8306:

Mexico

8307:

Nicaragua

8308:

Panama

8401:

Anguilla

8402:

Antigua and Barbuda

8403:

Aruba

8404:

Bahamas

8405:

Barbados

8406:

Cayman Islands

8407:

Cuba

8408:

Dominica

8411:

Dominican Republic

8412:

Grenada

8413:

Guadeloupe

8414:

Haiti

8415:

Jamaica

8416:

Martinique

8417:

Montserrat

8421:

Puerto Rico

8422:

St Kitts and Nevis

8423:

St Lucia

8424:

St Vincent and the Grenadines

8425:

Trinidad and Tobago

8426:

Turks and Caicos Islands

8427:

Virgin Islands, British

8428:

Virgin Islands, United States

8431:

St Barthelemy

8432:

St Martin (French part)

8433:

Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

8434:

Curacao

8435:

Sint Maarten (Dutch part)

9101:

Benin

9102:

Burkina Faso

9103:

Cameroon

9104:

Cabo Verde

9105:

Central African Republic

9106:

Chad

9107:

Congo, Republic of

9108:

Congo, Democratic Republic of

9111:

Cote d’Ivoire

9112:

Equatorial Guinea

9113:

Gabon

9114:

Gambia

9115:

Ghana

9116:

Guinea

9117:

Guinea-Bissau

9118:

Liberia

9121:

Mali

9122:

Mauritania

9123:

Niger

9124:

Nigeria

9125:

Sao Tome and Principe

9126:

Senegal

9127:

Sierra Leone

9128:

Togo

9201:

Angola

9202:

Botswana

9203:

Burundi

9204:

Comoros

9205:

Djibouti

9206:

Eritrea

9207:

Ethiopia

9208:

Kenya

9211:

Lesotho

9212:

Madagascar

9213:

Malawi

9214:

Mauritius

9215:

Mayotte

9216:

Mozambique

9217:

Namibia

9218:

Reunion

9221:

Rwanda

9222:

St Helena

9223:

Seychelles

9224:

Somalia

9225:

South Africa

9226:

Swaziland

9227:

Tanzania

9228:

Uganda

9231:

Zambia

9232:

Zimbabwe

9299:

Southern and East Africa, nec

9999:

Unknown

Notes:

Standard Australian Classification of Countries (SACC), 2016 4-digit code (ABS Catalogue No. 1269.0) SACC 2016 is a four-digit, three-level hierarchical structure specifying major group, minor group and country. 9999 is used when the information is not known or the client has refused to provide the information.

Organisations are encouraged to produce customised lists of the most common languages in use by their local populations from the above resource. Please refer to Country of Birth for help on designing forms.

METEOR:

459973

ABS:

http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/1269.0

5.4.18. Date client contacted Intake

The date on which the client first contacted the intake service

Field name:

date_client_contacted_intake

Data type:

date

Required:

yes

Notes:

For Date fields, data must be recorded in compliance with the standard format used across the National Health Data Dictionary; specifically, dates must be of fixed 8 column width in the format DDMMYYYY, with leading zeros used when necessary to pad out a value. For instance, 13th March 2008 would appear as 13032008.

  • The contact date must not be before 1st January 2020.

  • The contact date must not be in the future.

5.4.19. Date of Birth

The date on which an individual was born.

Field name:

date_of_birth

Data type:

date

Required:

yes

Notes:

  • The date of birth must not be before January 1st 1900.

  • The date of birth must not be in the future.

  • If the date of birth is unknown, the following approaches should be used:

    • If the age of the person is known, the age should be used to derive the year of birth

    • If the age of the person is unknown, an estimated age of the person should be used to estimate a year of birth

    • An actual or estimated year of birth should then be converted into an estimated date of birth using the following convention: 0101Estimated year of birth.

    • If the date of birth is totally unknown, use 09099999.

    • If you have estimated the year of birth make sure you record this in the ‘Estimated date of birth flag’

METEOR:

287007

5.4.20. Date referred to other service at Intake conclusion

The date the client was referred to another organisation at Intake conclusion.

Field name:

date_referred_to_other_service_at_intake_conclusion

Data type:

date

Required:

no

Notes:

  • The referral out date must not be before 1st January 2020.

  • The referral out end date must not be in the future.

5.4.21. Duration

The time from the start to finish of a service contact.

Field name:

service_contact_duration

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

No contact took place

1:

1-15 mins

2:

16-30 mins

3:

31-45 mins

4:

46-60 mins

5:

61-75 mins

6:

76-90 mins

7:

91-105 mins

8:

106-120 mins

9:

over 120 mins

Notes:

For group sessions the time for client spent in the session is recorded for each client, regardless of the number of clients or third parties participating or the number of service providers providing the service. Writing up details of service contacts is not to be reported as part of the duration, except if during or contiguous with the period of client or third party participation. Travel to or from the location at which the service is provided, for example to or from outreach facilities or private homes, is not to be reported as part of the duration of the service contact.

0 - No contact took place

Only use this code where the service contact is recorded as a no show.

5.4.22. Employment Participation

Whether a person in paid employment is employed full-time or part-time, as represented by a code.

Field name:

employment_participation

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Full-time

2:

Part-time

3:

Not applicable - not in the labour force

9:

Not stated/inadequately described

Notes:

Applies only to people whose labour force status is employed. (See metadata item Labour Force Status, for a definition of ‘employed’). Paid employment includes persons who performed some work for wages or salary, in cash or in kind, and persons temporarily absent from a paid employment job but who retained a formal attachment to that job.

1 - Full-time

Employed persons are working full-time if they: (a) usually work 35 hours or more in a week (in all paid jobs) or (b) although usually working less than 35 hours a week, actually worked 35 hours or more during the reference period.

2 - Part-time

Employed persons are working part-time if they usually work less than 35 hours a week (in all paid jobs) and either did so during the reference period, or were not at work in the reference period.

9 - Not stated / inadequately described

Is not to be used on primary collection forms. It is primarily for use in administrative collections when transferring data from data sets where the item has not been collected.

METEOR:

269950

5.4.23. Episode Completion Status

An indication of the completion status of an Episode of Care.

Field name:

episode_completion_status

Data type:

string

Required:

no

Domain:
0:

Episode open

1:

Episode closed - treatment concluded

2:

Episode closed administratively - client could not be contacted

3:

Episode closed administratively - client declined further contact

4:

Episode closed administratively - client moved out of area

5:

Episode closed administratively - client referred elsewhere

6:

Episode closed administratively - other reason

Notes:

In order to use code 1 (Episode closed - treatment concluded) the client must have at least one service contact. All other codes may be applicable even when the client has no service contacts.

0 or Blank - Episode open

The client still requires treatment and further service contacts are required.

1 - Episode closed - treatment concluded

No further service contacts are planned as the client no longer requires treatment.

2 - Episode closed administratively - client could not be contacted

Further service contacts were planned but the client could no longer be contacted.

3 - Episode closed administratively - client declined further contact

Further service contacts were planned but the client declined further treatment.

4 - Episode closed administratively - client moved out of area

Further service contacts were planned but the client moved out of the area without a referral elsewhere. Where a client was referred somewhere else Episode Completion Status should be recorded as code 5 (Episode closed administratively - client referred elsewhere).

5 - Episode closed administratively - client referred elsewhere

Where a client still requires treatment, but a different service has been deemed appropriate or a client has moved out of the area so has moved to a different provider.

6 - Episode closed administratively - other reason

Where a client is no longer being given treatment but the reason for conclusion is not covered above.

Episode Completion Status interacts with two other data items in the PMHC MDS - Service Contact - Final, and Episode End Date.

Service Contact - Final

Collection of data for Service Contacts includes a Service Contact - Final item that requires the service provider to indicate whether further Service Contacts are planned. Where this item is recorded as ‘no further services planned’, the Episode Completion Status should be recorded as code 1 (Episode closed - treatment concluded) code 3 (Episode closed administratively - client declined further contact), code 4 (Episode closed administratively - client moved out of area), or code 5 (Episode closed administratively - client referred elsewhere). Selection of coding option should be that which best describes the circumstances of the episode ending.

Episode End Date

Where a Final Service Contact is recorded Episode End Date should be recorded as the date of the final Service Contact.

5.4.24. Episode End Date

The date on which an Episode of Care is formally or administratively ended

Field name:

episode_end_date

Data type:

date

Required:

no

Notes:

  • The episode end date must not be before 1st January 2016.

  • The episode end date must not be in the future.

An Episode of Care may be ended in one of two ways:

  • clinically, consequent upon conclusion of treatment for the client and discharge from care; or

  • administratively (statistically), where contact with the client has been lost by the organisation prior to completion of treatment or other factors prevented treatment being completed.

Episode End Date interacts with two other data items in the PMHC MDS - Service Contact - Final, and Episode Completion Status.

Service Contact - Final

Collection of data for Service Contacts includes a Service Contact - Final item that requires the service provider to indicate whether further Service Contacts are planned. Where this item is recorded as ‘no further services planned’, the date of the final Service Contact should be recorded as the Episode End Date.

Episode Completion Status

This field should be recorded as ‘Episode closed treatment concluded’ when a Service Contact - Final is recorded. The Episode Completion Status field can also be manually recorded to allow for administrative closure of episodes (e.g., contact has been lost with a client over a prolonged period - see Episode Completion Status for additional guidance). Where an episode is closed administratively, the Episode End Date should be recorded as the date on which the organisation made the decision to close episode.

METEOR:

730859

5.4.25. Episode Key

This is a number or code assigned to each PMHC MDS episode. The Episode Key is unique and stable for each episode at the level of the organisation. This key must link to an existing episode within the PMHC MDS.

Field name:

episode_key

Data type:

string (2,50)

Required:

yes

Notes:

Episode Keys must be generated by the organisation to be unique at the Provider Organisation level and must persist across time. Creation of episode keys in this way allows clients to be merged (where duplicate Client Keys have been identified) without having to re-allocate episode identifiers since they can never clash. See Managing Episode Keys

Episode Keys are case sensitive and must be valid unicode characters.

A recommended approach for the creation of Episode Keys is to compute random UUIDs.

5.4.26. Episode Organisation Path

A sequence of colon separated Organisation Keys that fully specifies the Provider Organisation providing the clinical service to the client.

Field name:

episode_organisation_path

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Notes:

A combination of the Primary Health Network’s (PHN’s) Organisation Key and the Provider Organisation’s Organisation Key separated by a colon.

Here is an example organisation structure showing the Organisation Path for each organisation:

Organisation Key

Organisation Name

Organisation Type

Commissioning Organisation

Organisation Path

PHN999

Test PHN

Primary Health Network

None

PHN999

PO101

Test Provider Organisation

Private Allied Health Professional Practice

PHN999

PHN999:PO101

5.4.27. Episode Tags

List of tags for the episode.

Field name:

episode_tags

Data type:

string

Required:

no

Notes:

A comma separated list of tags.

Organisations can use this field to tag records in order to partition them as per local requirements.

Tags can contain lower case letters (or will get lowercased), numbers, dashes, spaces, and !. Leading and trailing spaces will be stripped. e.g. priority!, nurse required, pending-outcome-1 would all be legitimate.

Tags beginning with an exclamation mark (!) are reserved for future use by the Department. e.g. !reserved, ! reserved, !department-use-only.

5.4.28. Estimated Date of Birth Flag

The date of birth estimate flag records whether or not the client’s date of birth has been estimated.

Field name:

est_date_of_birth

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Date of birth is accurate

2:

Date of birth is an estimate

8:

Date of birth is a ‘dummy’ date (ie, 09099999)

9:

Accuracy of stated date of birth is not known

5.4.29. Final Service Contact

An indication of whether the Service Contact is the final for the current Episode of Care

Field name:

service_contact_final

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

No further services are planned for the client in the current episode

2:

Further services are planned for the client in the current episode

3:

Not known at this stage

Notes:

Service providers should report this item on the basis of future planned or scheduled contacts with the client. Where this item is recorded as 1 (No further services planned), the episode should be recorded as completed by:

  • the date of the final Service Contact should be recorded as the Episode End Date

  • the Episode Completion Status field should be recorded as ‘Treatment concluded.

Note that no further Service Contacts can be recorded against an episode once it is marked as completed. Where an episode has been marked as completed prematurely, the Episode End Date can be manually corrected to allow additional activity to be recorded.

5.4.30. Funding Source

The source of PHN Mental Health funds that are wholly or primarily funding the Service Contact.

Field name:

funding_source

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Flexible funding pool - Not Otherwise Stated

11:

Flexible funding pool - Low intensity

12:

Flexible funding pool - Youth Severe

13:

Flexible funding pool - Child and Youth

14:

Flexible funding pool - Psychological therapies for hard to reach

15:

Flexible funding pool - Services for People with Severe Mental Illness

16:

Flexible funding pool - Suicide Prevention - Indigenous

17:

Flexible funding pool - Suicide Prevention - General

18:

Indigenous Mental Health

19:

Commonwealth Psychosocial Support

20:

Psychological Treatment in Residential Aged Care Facilities

21:

Emergency Response - Bushfire Recovery 2020

22:

Emergency Response - Flood 2022

23:

Head to Health program

24:

Head to Health Kids Hubs

25:

Norfolk Island

26:

National Suicide Prevention Trial

27:

Way Back Support Service

73:

Other Government Funding - Commonwealth: Other Commonwealth

97:

Other funding source – no Commonwealth Funding

98:

Unknown/Not stated

Notes:

Organisations must record this information for all new Service Contacts under the Version 4 specification.

0 - Flexible funding pool - Not Otherwise Stated

This response is only to be used for existing data entered under a Version 2 or HeadtoHelp Version 3 specification.

23 - Head to Health program

This includes Head to Health Adult Centres and Satellites, and pop-up clinics.

25 - Norfolk Island

This category only applies to services commissioned through the Central and Eastern Sydney PHN.

27 - Way Back Support Service

This category must only to be used in conjunction with the Wayback Extension.

97 - Other funding source - no Commonwealth Funding

This category can only to be used where a service is wholly funded by a non-PHN funding source such as State/Territory jurisdictional funds.

Where a service is co-funded by both PHN funds and State/Territory jurisdictional funds, the appropriate Funding Source category for PHN funding used to pay for the service should be selected unless otherwise advised by relevant guidance from the Department. Tags and/or other reporting measures can be used to differentiate co-funded arrangements.

5.4.31. GP Mental Health Treatment Plan Flag

An indication of whether a client has a GP mental health treatment plan. A GP should be involved in a referral where appropriate however a mental health treatment plan is not mandatory.

Field name:

mental_health_treatment_plan

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Yes

2:

No

3:

Unknown

9:

Not stated/inadequately described

5.4.32. Health Care Card

An indication of whether the person is a current holder of a Health Care Card that entitles them to arrange of concessions for Government funded health services.

Field name:

health_care_card

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Yes

2:

No

3:

Not Known

9:

Not stated

Notes:

Details on the Australian Government Health Care Card are available at: https://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/health-care-card

METEOR:

605149

5.4.33. Homelessness Flag

An indication of whether the client has been homeless in the 4 weeks prior to the current service episode.

Field name:

homelessness

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Sleeping rough or in non-conventional accommodation

2:

Short-term or emergency accommodation

3:

Not homeless

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:
1 - Sleeping rough or in non-conventional accommodation

Includes sleeping on the streets, in a park, in cars or railway carriages, under bridges or other similar ‘rough’ accommodation

2 - Short-term or emergency accommodation

Includes sleeping in short-term accommodation, emergency accommodation, due to a lack of other options. This may include refuges; crisis shelters; couch surfing; living temporarily with friends and relatives; insecure accommodation on a short term basis; emergency accommodation arranged in hotels, motels etc by a specialist homelessness agency.

3 - Not homeless

Includes sleeping in own accommodation/rental accommodation or living with friends or relatives on a stable, long term basis

9 - Not stated / Missing

Not stated / Missing

Select the code that best fits the client’s sleeping arrangements over the preceding 4 weeks. Where multiple options apply (e.g., client has experienced more than one of the sleeping arrangements over the previous 4 weeks) the following coding hierarchy should be followed:

  • If code 1 applied at any time over the 4 week period, code 1

  • If code 2 but not code 1 applied at any time over the 4 week period, code 2

  • Otherwise Code 3 applies

5.4.34. IAR-DST - Domain 1

For details about values of this field, please refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification for the version of the IAR-DST that you are using:

Field name:

iar_dst_domain_1

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

1:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

2:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

3:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

4:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

5.4.35. IAR-DST - Domain 2

For details about values of this field, please refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification for the version of the IAR-DST that you are using:

Field name:

iar_dst_domain_2

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

1:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

2:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

3:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

4:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

5.4.36. IAR-DST - Domain 3

For details about values of this field, please refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification for the version of the IAR-DST that you are using:

Field name:

iar_dst_domain_3

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

1:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

2:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

3:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

4:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

5.4.37. IAR-DST - Domain 4

For details about values of this field, please refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification for the version of the IAR-DST that you are using:

Field name:

iar_dst_domain_4

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

1:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

2:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

3:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

4:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

5.4.38. IAR-DST - Domain 5

For details about values of this field, please refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification for the version of the IAR-DST that you are using:

Field name:

iar_dst_domain_5

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

1:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

2:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

3:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

4:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

5.4.39. IAR-DST - Domain 6

For details about values of this field, please refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification for the version of the IAR-DST that you are using:

Field name:

iar_dst_domain_6

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

1:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

2:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

3:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

4:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

5.4.40. IAR-DST - Domain 7

For details about values of this field, please refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification for the version of the IAR-DST that you are using:

Field name:

iar_dst_domain_7

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

1:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

2:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

3:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

4:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

5.4.41. IAR-DST - Domain 8

For details about values of this field, please refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification for the version of the IAR-DST that you are using:

Field name:

iar_dst_domain_8

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

1:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

2:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

3:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

4:

Refer to the relevant IAR-DST specification linked above

5.4.42. IAR-DST - Practitioner Level of Care

The individualised level of care assessed by the practitioner for the referral

Field name:

iar_dst_practitioner_level_of_care

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Level 1 - Self Management

2:

Level 2 - Low Intensity Services

3:

Level 3 - Moderate Intensity Services

4:

Level 4 - High Intensity Services

5:

Level 5 - Acute and Specialist Community Mental Health Services

9:

Not stated

Notes:

Please refer to the Levels of Care section in the documentation for the version of the IAR-DST that you are using.

Version 1 or Version 2

This field was added on 25/2/2021. IAR-DST data entered into the PMHC-MDS before 25/2/2021 will have the Practitioner Level of Care set to 9: Missing. All data entered after 25/2/2021 must use responses 1-5.

5.4.44. IAR-DST - Tags

List of tags for the measure.

Field name:

iar_dst_tags

Data type:

string

Required:

no

Notes:

A comma separated list of tags.

Organisations can use this field to tag records in order to partition them as per local requirements.

Tags can contain lower case letters (or will get lowercased), numbers, dashes, spaces, and !. Leading and trailing spaces will be stripped. e.g. priority!, nurse required, pending-outcome-1 would all be legitimate.

Tags beginning with an exclamation mark (!) are reserved for future use by the Department. e.g. !reserved, ! reserved, !department-use-only.

5.4.45. IAR-DST - Version

The version of the IAR-DST collected.

Field name:

iar_dst_version

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

IAR-DST version 1.05

2.child:

IAR-DST Children (5-11 years) version 2.00

2.adolescent:

IAR-DST Adolescent (12-17 years) version 2.00

2.adult:

IAR-DST Adult (18-64 years) version 2.00

2.older-adult:

IAR-DST Older Adult (65 years and over) version 2.00

5.4.46. Intake Key

This is a number or code assigned to each intake. The Intake Key is unique and stable for each intake at the level of the organisation.

Field name:

intake_key

Data type:

string (2,50)

Required:

yes

Notes:

Intake Keys must be generated by the organisation to be unique at the provider organisation level and must persist across time. Creation of intake keys in this way allows clients to be merged (where duplicate Client Keys have been identified) without having to re-allocate intake identifiers since they can never clash.

A recommended approach for the creation of Intake Keys is to compute random UUIDs.

5.4.47. Intake Organisation Path

A sequence of colon separated Organisation Keys that fully specifies the Provider Organisation providing the intake to the client.

Field name:

intake_organisation_path

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Notes:

A combination of the Primary Health Network’s (PHN’s) Organisation Key and the Provider Organisation’s Organisation Key separated by a colon.

Here is an example organisation structure showing the Organisation Path for each organisation:

Organisation Key

Organisation Name

Organisation Type

Commissioning Organisation

Organisation Path

PHN999

Test PHN

Primary Health Network

None

PHN999

PO101

Test Provider Organisation

Private Allied Health Professional Practice

PHN999

PHN999:PO101

5.4.48. Intake Tags

List of tags for the intake.

Field name:

intake_tags

Data type:

string

Required:

no

Notes:

A comma separated list of tags.

Organisations can use this field to tag records in order to partition them as per local requirements.

Tags can contain lower case letters (or will get lowercased), numbers, dashes, spaces, and !. Leading and trailing spaces will be stripped. e.g. priority!, nurse required, pending-outcome-1 would all be legitimate.

Tags beginning with an exclamation mark (!) are reserved for future use by the Department. e.g. !reserved, ! reserved, !department-use-only.

5.4.49. Interpreter Used

Whether an interpreter service was used during the Service Contact

Field name:

service_contact_interpreter

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Yes

2:

No

9:

Not stated

Notes:

Interpreter services includes verbal language, non-verbal language and languages other than English.

1 - Yes

Use this code where interpreter services were used during the Service Contact. Use of interpreter services for any form of sign language or other forms of non-verbal communication should be coded as Yes.

2 - No

Use this code where interpreter services were not used during the Service Contact.

9 - Not stated

Indicates that the item was not collected. This item should not appear as an option for clinicians, it is for administrative use only.

5.4.50. Key

A metadata key name.

Field name:

key

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Notes:

Current allowed metadata keys are type and version.

Please refer to Metadata file for an example of the metadata file/worksheet that must be used with this specification.

5.4.51. K5 - Question 1

In the last 4 weeks, about how often did you feel nervous?

Field name:

k5_item1

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

When reporting total score use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’

5.4.52. K5 - Question 2

In the last 4 weeks, about how often did you feel without hope?

Field name:

k5_item2

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

When reporting total score use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’

5.4.53. K5 - Question 3

In the last 4 weeks, about how often did you feel restless or jumpy?

Field name:

k5_item3

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

When reporting total score use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’

5.4.54. K5 - Question 4

In the last 4 weeks, about how often did you feel everything was an effort?

Field name:

k5_item4

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

When reporting total score use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’

5.4.55. K5 - Question 5

In the last 4 weeks, about how often did you feel so sad that nothing could cheer you up?

Field name:

k5_item5

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

When reporting total score use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’

5.4.56. K5 - Score

The overall K5 score.

Field name:

k5_score

Data type:

integer

Required:

yes

Domain:

5 - 25, 99 = Not stated / Missing

Notes:

The K5 Total score is based on the sum of K5 item 1 through 5 (range: 5-25).

The Total score is computed as the sum of the item scores. If any item has not been completed (that is, has not been coded 1, 2, 3, 4, 5), it is excluded from the calculation and not counted as a valid item. If any item is missing, the Total Score is set as missing.

For the Total score, the missing value used should be 99.

When reporting individual item scores use ‘99 - Not stated / Missing’

5.4.57. K5 - Tags

List of tags for the measure.

Field name:

k5_tags

Data type:

string

Required:

no

Notes:

A comma separated list of tags.

Organisations can use this field to tag records in order to partition them as per local requirements.

Tags can contain lower case letters (or will get lowercased), numbers, dashes, spaces, and !. Leading and trailing spaces will be stripped. e.g. priority!, nurse required, pending-outcome-1 would all be legitimate.

Tags beginning with an exclamation mark (!) are reserved for future use by the Department. e.g. !reserved, ! reserved, !department-use-only.

5.4.58. K10+ - Question 1

In the past 4 weeks, about how often did you feel tired out for no good reason?

Field name:

k10p_item1

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

When reporting total score use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’

5.4.59. K10+ - Question 2

In the past 4 weeks, about how often did you feel nervous?

Field name:

k10p_item2

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

When reporting total score use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’

5.4.60. K10+ - Question 3

In the past 4 weeks, about how often did you feel so nervous that nothing could calm you down?

Field name:

k10p_item3

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

When reporting total score use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’

5.4.61. K10+ - Question 4

In the past 4 weeks, how often did you feel hopeless?

Field name:

k10p_item4

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

When reporting total score use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’

5.4.62. K10+ - Question 5

In the past 4 weeks, how often did you feel restless or fidgety?

Field name:

k10p_item5

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

When reporting total score use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’

5.4.63. K10+ - Question 6

In the past 4 weeks, how often did you feel so restless you could not sit still?

Field name:

k10p_item6

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

When reporting total score use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’

5.4.64. K10+ - Question 7

In the past 4 weeks, how often did you feel depressed?

Field name:

k10p_item7

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

When reporting total score use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’

5.4.65. K10+ - Question 8

In the past 4 weeks, how often did you feel that everything was an effort?

Field name:

k10p_item8

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

When reporting total score use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’

5.4.66. K10+ - Question 9

In the past 4 weeks, how often did you feel so sad that nothing could cheer you up?

Field name:

k10p_item9

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

When reporting total score use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’

5.4.67. K10+ - Question 10

In the past 4 weeks, how often did you feel worthless?

Field name:

k10p_item10

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

When reporting total score use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’

5.4.68. K10+ - Question 11

In the past four weeks, how many days were you totally unable to work, study or manage your day to day activities because of these feelings?

Field name:

k10p_item11

Data type:

integer

Required:

yes

Domain:

0 - 28, 99 = Not stated / Missing

Notes:

When the client’s responses to Q1-10 are all recorded as 1 ‘None of the time’, they are not required to answer questions 11-14. Where this question has not been answered a response of ‘99 - Not stated / Missing’ should be selected.

5.4.69. K10+ - Question 12

Aside from those days, in the past four weeks, how many days were you able to work or study or manage your day to day activities, but had to cut down on what you did because of these feelings?

Field name:

k10p_item12

Data type:

integer

Required:

yes

Domain:

0 - 28, 99 = Not stated / Missing

Notes:

When the client’s responses to Q1-10 are all recorded as 1 ‘None of the time’, they are not required to answer questions 11-14. Where this question has not been answered a response of ‘99 - Not stated / Missing’ should be selected.

5.4.70. K10+ - Question 13

In the past four weeks, how many times have you seen a doctor or any other health professional about these feelings?

Field name:

k10p_item13

Data type:

integer

Required:

yes

Domain:

0 - 89, 99 = Not stated / Missing

Notes:

When the client’s responses to Q1-10 are all recorded as 1 ‘None of the time’, they are not required to answer questions 11-14. Where this question has not been answered a response of ‘99 - Not stated / Missing’ should be selected.

5.4.71. K10+ - Question 14

In the past four weeks, how often have physical health problems been the main cause of these feelings?

Field name:

k10p_item14

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

None of the time

2:

A little of the time

3:

Some of the time

4:

Most of the time

5:

All of the time

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

When the client’s responses to Q1-10 are all recorded as 1 ‘None of the time’, they are not required to answer questions 11-14. Where this question has not been answered a response of ‘99 - Not stated / Missing’ should be selected.

5.4.72. K10+ - Score

The overall K10 score.

Field name:

k10p_score

Data type:

integer

Required:

yes

Domain:

10 - 50, 99 = Not stated / Missing

Notes:

The K10 Total score is based on the sum of K10 item 01 through 10 (range: 10-50). Items 11 through 14 are excluded from the total because they are separate measures of disability associated with the problems referred to in the preceding ten items.

The Total score is computed as the sum of the scores for items 1 to 10. If any item has not been completed (that is, has not been coded 1, 2, 3, 4, 5), it is excluded from the total

When items 01 through 10 has one item “not stated/missing” (value 9), the Total Score is pro-rated using the following formula:

Total score = round( sum of valid item scores / 9 * 10 )

When items 01 through 10 has more than one item “not stated/missing” (value 9), the Total Score is set as invalid. Where this is the case, the “not stated/missing” (value 99) should be used.

For more information on scoring the K10+, please refer to page 58 of AMHOCN’s Overview of clinician-rated and consumer self-report measures at https://www.amhocn.org/sites/default/files/publication_files/nocc_clinician_and_self-report_measures_overview_v2.1_20210913_1.pdf

When upload report individual item scores and use a Total Score ‘99 - Not stated / Missing’, the PMHC MDS will calculate the total score.

5.4.73. K10+ - Tags

List of tags for the measure.

Field name:

k10p_tags

Data type:

string

Required:

no

Notes:

A comma separated list of tags.

Organisations can use this field to tag records in order to partition them as per local requirements.

Tags can contain lower case letters (or will get lowercased), numbers, dashes, spaces, and !. Leading and trailing spaces will be stripped. e.g. priority!, nurse required, pending-outcome-1 would all be legitimate.

Tags beginning with an exclamation mark (!) are reserved for future use by the Department. e.g. !reserved, ! reserved, !department-use-only.

5.4.74. Labour Force Status

The self-reported status the person currently has in being either in the labour force (employed/unemployed) or not in the labour force, as represented by a code.

Field name:

labour_force_status

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Employed

2:

Unemployed

3:

Not in the Labour Force

9:

Not stated/inadequately described

Notes:
1 - Employed

Employed persons are those aged 15 years and over who met one of the following criteria during the reference week:

  • Worked for one hour or more for pay, profit, commission or payment in kind, in a job or business or son a farm (employees and owner managers of incorporated or unincorporated enterprises).

  • Worked for one hour or more without pay in a family business or on a farm (contributing family workers).

  • Were employees who had a job but were not at work and were:

    • away from work for less than four weeks up to the end of the reference week; or

    • away from work for more than four weeks up to the end of the reference week and

    • received pay for some or all of the four week period to the end of the reference week; or

    • away from work as a standard work or shift arrangement; or

    • on strike or locked out; or

    • on workers’ compensation and expected to return to their job.

  • Were owner managers who had a job, business or farm, but were not at work.

2 - Unemployed

Unemployed persons are those aged 15 years and over who were not employed during the reference week, and:

  • had actively looked for full time or part time work at any time in the four weeks up to the end of the reference week and were available for work in the reference week; or

  • were waiting to start a new job within four weeks from the end of the reference week and could have started in the reference week if the job had been available then.

Actively looked for work includes:

  • written, telephoned or applied to an employer for work;

  • had an interview with an employer for work;

  • answered an advertisement for a job;

  • checked or registered with a Job Services Australia provider or any other employment agency;

  • taken steps to purchase or start your own business;

  • advertised or tendered for work; and

  • contacted friends or relatives in order to obtain work.

3 - Not in the labour force

Persons not in the labour force are those aged 15 years and over who were not in the categories employed or unemployed, as defined, during the reference week. They include people who undertook unpaid household duties or other voluntary work only, were retired, voluntarily inactive and those permanently unable to work.

9 - Not stated/inadequately described

Includes children under 15 (0-14 years)

METEOR:

621450

5.4.76. Main Language Spoken at Home

The language reported by a client as the main language other than English spoken by that client in his/her home (or most recent private residential setting occupied by the client) to communicate with other residents of the home or setting and regular visitors, as represented by a code.

Field name:

main_lang_at_home

Data type:

string (4)

Required:

yes

Domain:
1101:

Gaelic (Scotland)

1102:

Irish

1103:

Welsh

1199:

Celtic, nec

1201:

English

1301:

German

1302:

Letzeburgish

1303:

Yiddish

1401:

Dutch

1402:

Frisian

1403:

Afrikaans

1501:

Danish

1502:

Icelandic

1503:

Norwegian

1504:

Swedish

1599:

Scandinavian, nec

1601:

Estonian

1602:

Finnish

1699:

Finnish and Related Languages, nec

2101:

French

2201:

Greek

2301:

Catalan

2302:

Portuguese

2303:

Spanish

2399:

Iberian Romance, nec

2401:

Italian

2501:

Maltese

2901:

Basque

2902:

Latin

2999:

Other Southern European Languages, nec

3101:

Latvian

3102:

Lithuanian

3301:

Hungarian

3401:

Belorussian

3402:

Russian

3403:

Ukrainian

3501:

Bosnian

3502:

Bulgarian

3503:

Croatian

3504:

Macedonian

3505:

Serbian

3506:

Slovene

3507:

Serbo-Croatian/Yugoslavian, so described

3601:

Czech

3602:

Polish

3603:

Slovak

3604:

Czechoslovakian, so described

3901:

Albanian

3903:

Aromunian (Macedo-Romanian)

3904:

Romanian

3905:

Romany

3999:

Other Eastern European Languages, nec

4101:

Kurdish

4102:

Pashto

4104:

Balochi

4105:

Dari

4106:

Persian (excluding Dari)

4107:

Hazaraghi

4199:

Iranic, nec

4202:

Arabic

4204:

Hebrew

4206:

Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

4207:

Chaldean Neo-Aramaic

4208:

Mandaean (Mandaic)

4299:

Middle Eastern Semitic Languages, nec

4301:

Turkish

4302:

Azeri

4303:

Tatar

4304:

Turkmen

4305:

Uygur

4306:

Uzbek

4399:

Turkic, nec

4901:

Armenian

4902:

Georgian

4999:

Other Southwest and Central Asian Languages, nec

5101:

Kannada

5102:

Malayalam

5103:

Tamil

5104:

Telugu

5105:

Tulu

5199:

Dravidian, nec

5201:

Bengali

5202:

Gujarati

5203:

Hindi

5204:

Konkani

5205:

Marathi

5206:

Nepali

5207:

Punjabi

5208:

Sindhi

5211:

Sinhalese

5212:

Urdu

5213:

Assamese

5214:

Dhivehi

5215:

Kashmiri

5216:

Oriya

5217:

Fijian Hindustani

5299:

Indo-Aryan, nec

5999:

Other Southern Asian Languages

6101:

Burmese

6102:

Chin Haka

6103:

Karen

6104:

Rohingya

6105:

Zomi

6199:

Burmese and Related Languages, nec

6201:

Hmong

6299:

Hmong-Mien, nec

6301:

Khmer

6302:

Vietnamese

6303:

Mon

6399:

Mon-Khmer, nec

6401:

Lao

6402:

Thai

6499:

Tai, nec

6501:

Bisaya

6502:

Cebuano

6503:

IIokano

6504:

Indonesian

6505:

Malay

6507:

Tetum

6508:

Timorese

6511:

Tagalog

6512:

Filipino

6513:

Acehnese

6514:

Balinese

6515:

Bikol

6516:

Iban

6517:

Ilonggo (Hiligaynon)

6518:

Javanese

6521:

Pampangan

6599:

Southeast Asian Austronesian Languages, nec

6999:

Other Southeast Asian Languages

7101:

Cantonese

7102:

Hakka

7104:

Mandarin

7106:

Wu

7107:

Min Nan

7199:

Chinese, nec

7201:

Japanese

7301:

Korean

7901:

Tibetan

7902:

Mongolian

7999:

Other Eastern Asian Languages, nec

8101:

Anindilyakwa

8111:

Maung

8113:

Ngan’gikurunggurr

8114:

Nunggubuyu

8115:

Rembarrnga

8117:

Tiwi

8121:

Alawa

8122:

Dalabon

8123:

Gudanji

8127:

Iwaidja

8128:

Jaminjung

8131:

Jawoyn

8132:

Jingulu

8133:

Kunbarlang

8136:

Larrakiya

8137:

Malak Malak

8138:

Mangarrayi

8141:

Maringarr

8142:

Marra

8143:

Marrithiyel

8144:

Matngala

8146:

Murrinh Patha

8147:

Na-kara

8148:

Ndjebbana (Gunavidji)

8151:

Ngalakgan

8152:

Ngaliwurru

8153:

Nungali

8154:

Wambaya

8155:

Wardaman

8156:

Amurdak

8157:

Garrwa

8158:

Kuwema

8161:

Marramaninyshi

8162:

Ngandi

8163:

Waanyi

8164:

Wagiman

8165:

Yanyuwa

8166:

Marridan (Maridan)

8171:

Gundjeihmi

8172:

Kune

8173:

Kuninjku

8174:

Kunwinjku

8175:

Mayali

8179:

Kunwinjkuan, nec

8181:

Burarra

8182:

Gun-nartpa

8183:

Gurr-goni

8189:

Burarran, nec

8199:

Arnhem Land and Daly River Region Languages, nec

8211:

Galpu

8212:

Golumala

8213:

Wangurri

8219:

Dhangu, nec

8221:

Dhalwangu

8222:

Djarrwark

8229:

Dhay’yi, nec

8231:

Djambarrpuyngu

8232:

Djapu

8233:

Daatiwuy

8234:

Marrangu

8235:

Liyagalawumirr

8236:

Liyagawumirr

8239:

Dhuwal, nec

8242:

Gumatj

8243:

Gupapuyngu

8244:

Guyamirrilili

8246:

Manggalili

8247:

Wubulkarra

8249:

Dhuwala, nec

8251:

Wurlaki

8259:

Djinang, nec

8261:

Ganalbingu

8262:

Djinba

8263:

Manyjalpingu

8269:

Djinba, nec

8271:

Ritharrngu

8272:

Wagilak

8279:

Yakuy, nec

8281:

Nhangu

8282:

Yan-nhangu

8289:

Nhangu, nec

8291:

Dhuwaya

8292:

Djangu

8293:

Madarrpa

8294:

Warramiri

8295:

Rirratjingu

8299:

Other Yolngu Matha, nec

8301:

Kuku Yalanji

8302:

Guugu Yimidhirr

8303:

Kuuku-Ya’u

8304:

Wik Mungkan

8305:

Djabugay

8306:

Dyirbal

8307:

Girramay

8308:

Koko-Bera

8311:

Kuuk Thayorre

8312:

Lamalama

8313:

Yidiny

8314:

Wik Ngathan

8315:

Alngith

8316:

Kugu Muminh

8317:

Morrobalama

8318:

Thaynakwith

8321:

Yupangathi

8322:

Tjungundji

8399:

Cape York Peninsula Languages, nec

8401:

Kalaw Kawaw Ya/Kalaw Lagaw Ya

8402:

Meriam Mir

8403:

Yumplatok (Torres Strait Creole)

8504:

Bilinarra

8505:

Gurindji

8506:

Gurindji Kriol

8507:

Jaru

8508:

Light Warlpiri

8511:

Malngin

8512:

Mudburra

8514:

Ngardi

8515:

Ngarinyman

8516:

Walmajarri

8517:

Wanyjirra

8518:

Warlmanpa

8521:

Warlpiri

8522:

Warumungu

8599:

Northern Desert Fringe Area Languages, nec

8603:

Alyawarr

8606:

Kaytetye

8607:

Antekerrepenh

8611:

Central Anmatyerr

8612:

Eastern Anmatyerr

8619:

Anmatyerr, nec

8621:

Eastern Arrernte

8622:

Western Arrarnta

8629:

Arrernte, nec

8699:

Arandic, nec

8703:

Antikarinya

8704:

Kartujarra

8705:

Kukatha

8706:

Kukatja

8707:

Luritja

8708:

Manyjilyjarra

8711:

Martu Wangka

8712:

Ngaanyatjarra

8713:

Pintupi

8714:

Pitjantjatjara

8715:

Wangkajunga

8716:

Wangkatha

8717:

Warnman

8718:

Yankunytjatjara

8721:

Yulparija

8722:

Tjupany

8799:

Western Desert Languages, nec

8801:

Bardi

8802:

Bunuba

8803:

Gooniyandi

8804:

Miriwoong

8805:

Ngarinyin

8806:

Nyikina

8807:

Worla

8808:

Worrorra

8811:

Wunambal

8812:

Yawuru

8813:

Gambera

8814:

Jawi

8815:

Kija

8899:

Kimberley Area Languages, nec

8901:

Adnymathanha

8902:

Arabana

8903:

Bandjalang

8904:

Banyjima

8905:

Batjala

8906:

Bidjara

8907:

Dhanggatti

8908:

Diyari

8911:

Gamilaraay

8913:

Garuwali

8914:

Githabul

8915:

Gumbaynggir

8916:

Kanai

8917:

Karajarri

8918:

Kariyarra

8921:

Kaurna

8922:

Kayardild

8924:

Kriol

8925:

Lardil

8926:

Mangala

8927:

Muruwari

8928:

Narungga

8931:

Ngarluma

8932:

Ngarrindjeri

8933:

Nyamal

8934:

Nyangumarta

8935:

Nyungar

8936:

Paakantyi

8937:

Palyku/Nyiyaparli

8938:

Wajarri

8941:

Wiradjuri

8943:

Yindjibarndi

8944:

Yinhawangka

8945:

Yorta Yorta

8946:

Baanbay

8947:

Badimaya

8948:

Barababaraba

8951:

Dadi Dadi

8952:

Dharawal

8953:

Djabwurrung

8954:

Gudjal

8955:

Keerray-Woorroong

8956:

Ladji Ladji

8957:

Mirning

8958:

Ngatjumaya

8961:

Waluwarra

8962:

Wangkangurru

8963:

Wargamay

8964:

Wergaia

8965:

Yugambeh

8998:

Aboriginal English, so described

8999:

Other Australian Indigenous Languages, nec

9101:

American Languages

9201:

Acholi

9203:

Akan

9205:

Mauritian Creole

9206:

Oromo

9207:

Shona

9208:

Somali

9211:

Swahili

9212:

Yoruba

9213:

Zulu

9214:

Amharic

9215:

Bemba

9216:

Dinka

9217:

Ewe

9218:

Ga

9221:

Harari

9222:

Hausa

9223:

Igbo

9224:

Kikuyu

9225:

Krio

9226:

Luganda

9227:

Luo

9228:

Ndebele

9231:

Nuer

9232:

Nyanja (Chichewa)

9233:

Shilluk

9234:

Tigre

9235:

Tigrinya

9236:

Tswana

9237:

Xhosa

9238:

Seychelles Creole

9241:

Anuak

9242:

Bari

9243:

Bassa

9244:

Dan (Gio-Dan)

9245:

Fulfulde

9246:

Kinyarwanda (Rwanda)

9247:

Kirundi (Rundi)

9248:

Kpelle

9251:

Krahn

9252:

Liberian (Liberian English)

9253:

Loma (Lorma)

9254:

Lumun (Kuku Lumun)

9255:

Madi

9256:

Mandinka

9257:

Mann

9258:

Moro (Nuba Moro)

9261:

Themne

9262:

Lingala

9299:

African Languages, nec

9301:

Fijian

9302:

Gilbertese

9303:

Maori (Cook Island)

9304:

Maori (New Zealand)

9306:

Nauruan

9307:

Niue

9308:

Samoan

9311:

Tongan

9312:

Rotuman

9313:

Tokelauan

9314:

Tuvaluan

9315:

Yapese

9399:

Pacific Austronesian Languages, nec

9402:

Bislama

9403:

Hawaiian English

9404:

Norf’k-Pitcairn

9405:

Solomon Islands Pijin

9499:

Oceanian Pidgins and Creoles, nec

9502:

Kiwai

9503:

Motu (HiriMotu)

9504:

Tok Pisin (Neomelanesian)

9599:

Papua New Guinea Languages, nec

9601:

Invented Languages

9701:

Auslan

9702:

Key Word Sign Australia

9799:

Sign Languages, nec

9999:

Unknown

Notes:

Australian Standard Classification of Languages (ASCL), 2016 4-digit code (ABS Catalogue No. 1267.0) or 9999 if info is not known or client refuses to supply.

The ABS recommends the following question in order to collect this data: Which language does the client mainly speak at home? (If more than one language, indicate the one that is spoken most often.)

Organisations are encouraged to produce customised lists of the most common countries based on their local populations from the above resource. Please refer to Main Language Spoken at Home for help on designing forms.

METEOR:

460125

ABS:

http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/1267.0

5.4.77. Marital Status

A person’s current relationship status in terms of a couple relationship or, for those not in a couple relationship, the existence of a current or previous registered marriage, as represented by a code.

Field name:

marital_status

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Never married

2:

Widowed

3:

Divorced

4:

Separated

5:

Married (registered and de facto)

6:

Not stated/inadequately described

Notes:

Refers to the current marital status of a person.

2 - Widowed

This code usually refers to registered marriages but when self-reported may also refer to de facto marriages.

4 - Separated

This code refers to registered marriages but when self-reported may also refer to de facto marriages.

5 - Married (registered and de facto)

Includes people who have been divorced or widowed but have since re-married, and should be generally accepted as applicable to all de facto couples, including of the same sex.

6 - Not stated/inadequately described

This code is not for use on primary collection forms. It is primarily for use in administrative collections when transferring data from data sets where the item has not been collected.

METEOR:

291045

5.4.78. Measure Key

This is a number or code assigned to each instance of a measure. The Measure Key is unique and stable for each instance of a measure at the level of the organisation.

Field name:

measure_key

Data type:

string (2,50)

Required:

yes

Notes:

Measure keys are case sensitive and must be valid unicode characters.

5.4.79. Medication - Antidepressants (N06A)

Whether the client is taking prescribed antidepressants for a mental health condition as assessed at intake assessment, as represented by a code.

Field name:

medication_antidepressants

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Yes

2:

No

9:

Unknown

Notes:

The N06A class of drugs a therapeutic subgroup of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System, a system of alphanumeric codes developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the classification of drugs and other medical products. It covers drugs designed for the depressive disorders.

Details of drugs included in the category can be found here: http://www.whocc.no/atc_ddd_index/?code=N06A

5.4.80. Medication - Antipsychotics (N05A)

Whether the client is taking prescribed antipsychotics for a mental health condition as assessed at intake assessment, as represented by a code.

Field name:

medication_antipsychotics

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Yes

2:

No

9:

Unknown

Notes:

The N05A class of drugs a therapeutic subgroup of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System, a system of alphanumeric codes developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the classification of drugs and other medical products. It covers drugs designed for the treatment of psychotic disorders.

Details of drugs included in the category can be found here: http://www.whocc.no/atc_ddd_index/?code=N05A

5.4.81. Medication - Anxiolytics (N05B)

Whether the client is taking prescribed anxiolytics for a mental health condition as assessed at intake assessment, as represented by a code.

Field name:

medication_anxiolytics

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Yes

2:

No

9:

Unknown

Notes:

The N05B class of drugs a therapeutic subgroup of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System, a system of alphanumeric codes developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the classification of drugs and other medical products. It covers drugs designed for the treatment of disorders associated with anxiety and tension.

Details of drugs included in the category can be found here: http://www.whocc.no/atc_ddd_index/?code=N05B

5.4.82. Medication - Hypnotics and sedatives (N05C)

Whether the client is taking prescribed hypnotics and sedatives for a mental health condition as assessed at intake assessment, as represented by a code.

Field name:

medication_hypnotics

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Yes

2:

No

9:

Unknown

Notes:

The N05C class of drugs a therapeutic subgroup of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System, a system of alphanumeric codes developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the classification of drugs and other medical products. It covers drugs designed to have mainly sedative or hypnotic actions. Hypnotic drugs are used to induce sleep and treat severe insomnia. Sedative drugs are prescribed to reduce excitability or anxiety.

Details of drugs included in the category can be found here: http://www.whocc.no/atc_ddd_index/?code=N05C

5.4.83. Medication - Psychostimulants and nootropics (N06B)

Whether the client is taking prescribed psychostimulants and nootropics for a mental health condition as assessed at intake assessment, as represented by a code.

Field name:

medication_psychostimulants

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Yes

2:

No

9:

Unknown

Notes:

The N06B class of drugs a therapeutic subgroup of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System, a system of alphanumeric codes developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the classification of drugs and other medical products. It covers drugs designed to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and to improve impaired cognitive abilities.

Details of drugs included in the category can be found here: http://www.whocc.no/atc_ddd_index/?code=N06B

5.4.84. Modality

How the service contact was delivered, as represented by a code.

Field name:

service_contact_modality

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

No contact took place

1:

Face to Face

2:

Telephone

3:

Video

4:

Internet-based

5:

SMS

Notes:
0 - No contact took place

Only use this code where the service contact is recorded as a no show.

1 - Face to Face

  • If ‘Face to Face’ is selected, a value other than ‘Not applicable’ must be selected for Service Contact Venue

  • If ‘Face to Face’ is selected a valid Australian postcode must be entered for Service Contact Postcode. The unknown postcode is not valid.

2 - Telephone

Includes any voice based communication that does not use video, regardless of the technology used to provide the voice communication. For example, this could either be over land line telephone, mobile telephone, VoIP.

3 - Video

Includes any video based communication.

4 - Internet-based

Any internet based communications that do not fall into the 2 - Telephone or 3 - Video categories. This includes email communication, providing the communication would normally warrant a dated entry in the clinical record of the client, involving a third party, such as a carer or family member, and/or other professional or mental health worker, or other service provider.

5 - SMS

Service contacts via SMS messaging can only be recorded as a service contact if it is evident there is an exchange of messages, between the sender and receiver, relevant to the clinical condition of the client. SMS messaging will be counted as one service contact where the nature of the service would normally warrant a dated entry in the clinical record of the client.

Note: If Service Contact Modality is not ‘Face to Face’ the postcode must be entered as unknown 9999.

5.4.85. Name

The name of the provider organisation.

Field name:

organisation_name

Data type:

string (2,100)

Required:

yes

5.4.86. NDIS Participant

Is the client a participant in the National Disability Insurance Scheme?, as represented by a code.

Field name:

ndis_participant

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Yes

2:

No

9:

Not stated/inadequately described

5.4.87. No Show

Where an appointment was made for an intended participant(s), but the intended participant(s) failed to attend the appointment, as represented by a code.

Field name:

service_contact_no_show

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Yes

2:

No

Notes:
1 - Yes

The intended participant(s) failed to attend the appointment.

2 - No

The intended participant(s) attended the appointment.

5.4.88. Organisation End Date

The date on which a provider organisation stopped delivering services.

Field name:

organisation_end_date

Data type:

date

Required:

yes

Notes:

For Date fields, data must be recorded in compliance with the standard format used across the National Health Data Dictionary; specifically, dates must be of fixed 8 column width in the format DDMMYYYY, with leading zeros used when necessary to pad out a value. For instance, 13th March 2008 would appear as 13032008.

  • If the organisation end date is unknown, use 09099999.

For validation rules please refer to Organisation.

5.4.89. Organisation Key

A sequence of characters which uniquely identifies the provider organisation to the Primary Health Network. Assigned by the Primary Health Network.

Field name:

organisation_key

Data type:

string (2,50)

Required:

yes

Notes:

Organisation Keys must be generated by the PHN to be unique and must persist across time. See Managing Provider Organisation Keys

Organisation keys are case sensitive and must be valid unicode characters.

5.4.90. Organisation Path

A sequence of colon separated Organisation Keys that fully specifies the Provider Organisation providing a service to the client.

Field name:

organisation_path

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Notes:

A combination of the Primary Health Network’s (PHN’s) Organisation Key and the Provider Organisation’s Organisation Key separated by a colon.

Here is an example organisation structure showing the Organisation Path for each organisation:

Organisation Key

Organisation Name

Organisation Type

Commissioning Organisation

Organisation Path

PHN999

Test PHN

Primary Health Network

None

PHN999

PO101

Test Provider Organisation

Private Allied Health Professional Practice

PHN999

PHN999:PO101

5.4.91. Organisation Start Date

The date on which a provider organisation started delivering services.

Field name:

organisation_start_date

Data type:

date

Required:

yes

Notes:

For Date fields, data must be recorded in compliance with the standard format used across the National Health Data Dictionary; specifically, dates must be of fixed 8 column width in the format DDMMYYYY, with leading zeros used when necessary to pad out a value. For instance, 13th March 2008 would appear as 13032008.

For validation rules please refer to Organisation.

5.4.92. Organisation Tags

List of tags for the provider organisation.

Field name:

organisation_tags

Data type:

string

Required:

no

Notes:

A comma separated list of tags.

Organisations can use this field to tag records in order to partition them as per local requirements.

Tags can contain lower case letters (or will get lowercased), numbers, dashes, spaces, and !. Leading and trailing spaces will be stripped. e.g. priority!, nurse required, pending-outcome-1 would all be legitimate.

Tags beginning with an exclamation mark (!) are reserved for future use by the Department. e.g. !reserved, ! reserved, !department-use-only.

5.4.93. Organisation Type

The category that best describes the provider organisation.

Field name:

organisation_type

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Private Allied Health Professional Practice

2:

Private Psychiatry Practice

3:

General Medical Practice

4:

Private Hospital

5:

Headspace Centre

6:

Early Youth Psychosis Centre

7:

Community-managed Community Support Organisation

8:

Aboriginal Health/Medical Service

9:

State/Territory Health Service Organisation

10:

Drug and/or Alcohol Service

11:

Primary Health Network

12:

Medicare Local

13:

Division of General Practice

98:

Other

99:

Missing

Notes:
1 - Private Allied Health Professional Practice

The provider organisation is a group of single- or multi-discipline allied health practitioners operating as private service providers. This includes both group and solo practitioner entities.

2 - Private Psychiatry practice

The provider organisation is a Private Psychiatry practice. This includes both group and solo practitioner entities.

3 - General Medical Practice

The provider organisation is a General Medical Practice. This includes both group and solo practitioner entities.

4 - Private Hospital

The provider organisation is a private hospital. This includes for-profit and not-for-profit hospitals.

5 - Headspace Centre

The provider organisation is a Headspace centre, delivering services funded by the PHN.

Note: Headspace and Early Psychosis Youth Centres currently collect and report a standardised dataset to headspace National Office. Pending the future of these arrangements, reporting of the PMHC minimum data set is not required by those organisations previously funded through headspace National Office that transitioned to PHNs. Where new or additional services are commissioned by PHNs and delivered through existing Headspace or Early Psychosis Youth Centres, local decisions will be required as to whether these services can be captured through headspace National Office sustem or are better reported through the PMHC MDS.

6 - Early Youth Psychosis Centre

The provider organisation is a Early Youth Psychosis Centre, delivering services funded by the PHN.

Note: See Note above re Headspace.

7 - Community-managed Community Support Organisation

The provider organisation is a community-managed (non-government) organisation that primarily delivers disability-related or social support services.

8 - Aboriginal Health/Medical Service

The provider organisation is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander-controlled health service organisation.

9 - State/Territory Health Service Organisation

The provider organisation is a health service entity principally funded by a state or territory government. This includes all services delivered through Local Hospital Networks (variously named across jurisdictions).

10 - Drug and/or Alcohol Service Organisation

The provider organisation is an organisation that provides specialised drug and alcohol treatment services. The organisation may be operating in the government or non-government sector, and where the latter, may be for-profit or not-for-profit.

11 - Primary Health Network

The PHN is the provider organisation and employs the service delivery practitioners. This may occur during the transition period as the PHN moves to a full commissioning role, or in cases of market failure where there is no option to commission external providers.

12 - Medicare Local

The provider organisation is a former Medicare Local entity.

13 - Division of General Practice

The provider organisation is a former Division of General Practice entity.

98 - Other

The provider organisation cannot be described by any of the available options.

5.4.94. Organisation type referred to at Episode conclusion

Type of organisation to which the the client was referred at the Episode conclusion.

Field name:

organisation_type_referred_to_at_episode_conclusion

Data type:

string

Required:

no

Domain:
0:

None/Not applicable

1:

General Practice

2:

Medical Specialist Consulting Rooms

3:

Private practice

4:

Public mental health service

5:

Public Hospital

6:

Private Hospital

7:

Emergency Department

8:

Community Health Centre

9:

Drug and Alcohol Service

10:

Community Support Organisation NFP

11:

Indigenous Health Organisation

12:

Child and Maternal Health

13:

Nursing Service

14:

Telephone helpline

15:

Digital health service

16:

Family Support Service

17:

School

18:

Tertiary Education institution

19:

Housing service

20:

Centrelink

21:

Other

22:

HeadtoHelp / HeadtoHealth Hub

23:

Other PHN funded service

24:

AMHC

99:

Not stated

Multiple space separated values allowed

Notes:

Medical Specialist Consulting Rooms includes private medical practitioner rooms in public or private hospital or other settings.

Public mental health service refers to a state- or territory-funded specialised mental health services (i.e., specialised mental health care delivered in public acute and psychiatric hospital settings, community mental health care services, and specialised residential mental health care services).

5.4.95. Organisation type referred to at Intake conclusion

Type of organisation to which the the client was referred at the Intake conclusion.

Field name:

organisation_type_referred_to_at_intake_conclusion

Data type:

string

Required:

no

Domain:
1:

GP/Medical Practitioner

2:

Hospital

3:

Psychiatric/mental health service or facility

4:

Alcohol and other drug treatment service

5:

Other community/health care service

6:

Correctional service

7:

Police diversion

8:

Court diversion

9:

Legal service

10:

Child protection agency

11:

Community support groups/agencies

12:

Centrelink or employment service

13:

Housing and homelessness service

14:

Telephone & online services/referral agency e.g. direct line

15:

Disability support service

16:

Aged care facility/service

17:

Immigration department or asylum seeker/refugee support service

18:

School/other education or training institution

19:

Community based Drug and Alcohol Service

20:

Youth service (non-AOD)

21:

Indigenous service (non-AOD)

22:

Extended care/rehabilitation facility

23:

Palliative care service

24:

Police (not diversion)

25:

Public dental provider - community dental agency

26:

Dental Hospital

27:

Private Dental Provider

28:

Early childhood service

29:

Maternal and Child Health Service

30:

Community nursing service

31:

Emergency relief

32:

Family support service (excl family violence)

33:

Family violence service

34:

Gambling support service

35:

Maternity services

36:

Peer support/self-help group

37:

Private allied health provider

38:

Sexual Assault service

39:

Financial counsellor

40:

Sexual health service

41:

Medical specialist

42:

AMHC

43:

Other PHN funded service

44:

HeadtoHelp / HeadtoHealth

97:

No Referral

98:

Other

99:

Not stated/Inadequately described

Multiple space separated values allowed

Notes:

Medical Specialist Consulting Rooms includes private medical practitioner rooms in public or private hospital or other settings.

Public mental health service refers to a state- or territory-funded specialised mental health services (i.e., specialised mental health care delivered in public acute and psychiatric hospital settings, community mental health care services, and specialised residential mental health care services).

The intent is that each referral out only has one organisation type and that multiple organisation types imples multiple referrals. Where an organisation could belong to multiple types, the type that best suits the reason for the referral should be selected.

5.4.96. Participants

An indication of who participated in the Service Contact.

Field name:

service_contact_participants

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Individual client

2:

Client group

3:

Family / Client Support Network

4:

Other health professional or service provider

5:

Other

9:

Not stated

Notes:
1 - Individual

Code applies for Service Contacts delivered individually to a single client without third party participants. Please refer to the Note below.

2 - Client group

Code applies for Service Contacts delivered on a group basis to two or more clients.

3 - Family / Client Support Network

Code applies to Service Contacts delivered to the family/social support persons of the client, with or without the participation of the client.

4 - Other health professional or service provider

Code applies for Service Contacts that involve another health professional or service provider (in addition to the Practitioner/s), without the participation of the client or family support network.

5 - Other

Code applies to Service Contacts delivered to other third parties (e.g., teachers, employer), with or without the participation of the client.

Note: This item interacts with Client Participation Indicator. Where Participants has a value of ‘1: Individual’, Client Participation Indicator must have a value of ‘1: Yes’. No Show is used to record if the patient failed to attend the appointment.

5.4.97. Postcode

The Australian postcode where the service contact took place.

Field name:

service_contact_postcode

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Notes:

A valid Australian postcode or 9999 if the postcode is unknown. The full list of Australian Postcodes can be found at Australia Post.

  • If Service Contact Modality is not ‘Face to Face’ enter 9999

  • If Service Contact Modality is ‘Face to Face’ a valid Australian postcode must be entered

  • As of 1 November 2016, PMHC MDS currently validates that postcodes are in the range 0200-0299 or 0800-9999.

METEOR:

429894

5.4.98. Practitioner Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Status

Whether a person identifies as being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin, as represented by a code.

Field name:

practitioner_atsi_status

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Aboriginal but not Torres Strait Islander origin

2:

Torres Strait Islander but not Aboriginal origin

3:

Both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin

4:

Neither Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin

9:

Not stated/inadequately described

Notes:
Code 9 is not to be available as a valid answer to the questions but is

intended for use:

  • Primarily when importing data from other data collections that do not contain mappable data.

  • Where an answer was refused.

  • Where the question was not able to be asked prior to completion of assistance because the client was unable to communicate or a person who knows the client was not available.

METEOR:

291036

5.4.99. Practitioner Category

The type or category of the practitioner, as represented by a code.

Field name:

practitioner_category

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Clinical Psychologist

2:

General Psychologist

3:

Social Worker

4:

Occupational Therapist

5:

Mental Health Nurse

6:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health/Mental Health Worker

7:

Low Intensity Mental Health Worker

8:

General Practitioner

9:

Psychiatrist

10:

Other Medical

11:

Other

12:

Psychosocial Support Worker

13:

Peer Support Worker

99:

Not stated

Notes:

Practitioner category refers to the labour classification of the service provider delivering the Service Contact. Practitioners should be assigned to the code that best describes their role for which they are engaged to deliver services to clients. Practitioners are registered in the PMHC MDS by Provider Organisations, with each practitioner assigned a code that is unique within the organisation.

In most cases, Practitioner Category will be determined by the training and qualifications of the practitioner. However, in some instances, a practitioner may be employed in a capacity that does not necessarily reflect their formal qualifications. For example, a person with a social work qualification may be employed primarily as a peer support worker on the basis of their lived experience of a mental illness. In such instances, the practitioner should be classified as a peer support worker.

12 - Psychosocial Support Worker

Refers to practitioners who are principally employed to provide psychosocial support services to clients where the practitioner has specific training in the area (e.g., Cert 4 qualification) and cannot be better described by another category.

13 - Peer Support Worker

Refers to practitioners who are principally employed to provide support to clients on the basis of the practitioner’s lived experience of mental illness.

Changes in effect from 1 January 2019

  • Two new codes have been added to the existing Practitioner Category data item, to allow for Psychosocial Support Workers (new code 12) and Peer Support Workers (new code 13) who are typically employed in psychosocial support programs.

5.4.100. Practitioner Gender

The term ‘gender’ refers to the way in which a person identifies their masculine or feminine characteristics. A persons gender relates to their deeply held internal and individual sense of gender and is not always exclusively male or female. It may or may not correspond to their sex assigned at birth.

Field name:

practitioner_gender

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not stated/Inadequately described

1:

Male

2:

Female

3:

Other

Notes:
1 - M - Male

Adults who identify themselves as men, and children who identify themselves as boys.

2 - F - Female

Adults who identify themselves as women, and children who identify themselves as girls.

3 - X- Other

Adults and children who identify as non-binary, gender diverse, or with descriptors other than man/boy or woman/girl.

ABS:

http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Latestproducts/1200.0.55.012Main%20Features12016?opendocument&tabname=Summary&prodno=1200.0.55.012&issue=2016&num=&view=

5.4.101. Practitioner Key

A unique identifier for a practitioner within the responsible provider organisation. Assigned by either the PHN or Provider Organisation depending on local procedures.

Field name:

practitioner_key

Data type:

string (2,50)

Required:

yes

Notes:

PMHC MDS keys are case sensitive and must have between 2-50 valid unicode characters. Keys must start with A-Za-z0-9 (POSIX :alnum:).

Where data is being exported from client systems, these keys can be auto generated, providing that a key does not change once it is assigned.

Keys must be generated by the organisation to be unique at the Provider Organisation level and must persist across time. Creation of keys in this way allows records to be merged (where duplicate keys of the same record type have been identified) without having to re-allocate keys since they can never clash.

A recommended approach for the creation of keys is to compute random UUIDs.

5.4.102. Practitioner Tags

List of tags for the practitioner.

Field name:

practitioner_tags

Data type:

string

Required:

no

Notes:

A comma separated list of tags.

Organisations can use this field to tag records in order to partition them as per local requirements.

Tags can contain lower case letters (or will get lowercased), numbers, dashes, spaces, and !. Leading and trailing spaces will be stripped. e.g. priority!, nurse required, pending-outcome-1 would all be legitimate.

Tags beginning with an exclamation mark (!) are reserved for future use by the Department. e.g. !reserved, ! reserved, !department-use-only.

5.4.103. Primary Practitioner Indicator

An indicator of whether the practitioner was the primary practitioner responsible for the service contact.

Field name:

primary_practitioner_indicator

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Yes

2:

No

5.4.104. Principal Diagnosis

The Principal Diagnosis is the diagnosis established after study to be chiefly responsible for occasioning the client’s care during the current Episode of Care.

Field name:

principal_diagnosis

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
100:

Anxiety disorders (ATAPS)

101:

Panic disorder

102:

Agoraphobia

103:

Social phobia

104:

Generalised anxiety disorder

105:

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

106:

Post-traumatic stress disorder

107:

Acute stress disorder

108:

Other anxiety disorder

200:

Affective (Mood) disorders (ATAPS)

201:

Major depressive disorder

202:

Dysthymia

203:

Depressive disorder NOS

204:

Bipolar disorder

205:

Cyclothymic disorder

206:

Other affective disorder

300:

Substance use disorders (ATAPS)

301:

Alcohol harmful use

302:

Alcohol dependence

303:

Other drug harmful use

304:

Other drug dependence

305:

Other substance use disorder

400:

Psychotic disorders (ATAPS)

401:

Schizophrenia

402:

Schizoaffective disorder

403:

Brief psychotic disorder

404:

Other psychotic disorder

501:

Separation anxiety disorder

502:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

503:

Conduct disorder

504:

Oppositional defiant disorder

505:

Pervasive developmental disorder

506:

Other disorder of childhood and adolescence

601:

Adjustment disorder

602:

Eating disorder

603:

Somatoform disorder

604:

Personality disorder

605:

Other mental disorder

901:

Anxiety symptoms

902:

Depressive symptoms

903:

Mixed anxiety and depressive symptoms

904:

Stress related

905:

Other

999:

Missing

Notes:

Diagnoses are grouped into 8 major categories (9 for Additional Diagnosis):

  • 000 - No additional diagnosis (Additional Diagnosis only)

  • 1xx - Anxiety disorders

  • 2xx - Affective (Mood) disorders

  • 3xx - Substance use disorders

  • 4xx - Psychotic disorders

  • 5xx - Disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence not listed elsewhere

  • 6xx - Other mental disorders

  • 9xx except 999 - No formal mental disorder but subsyndromal problems

  • 999 - Missing or Unknown

The Principal Diagnosis should be determined by the treating or supervising clinical practitioner who is responsible for providing, or overseeing, services delivered to the client during their current episode of care. Each episode of care must have a Principal Diagnosis recorded and may have an Additional Diagnoses. In some instances the client’s Principal Diagnosis may not be clear at initial contact and require a period of contact before a reliable diagnosis can be made. If a client has more than one diagnosis, the Principal Diagnosis should reflect the main presenting problem. Any secondary diagnosis should be recorded under the Additional Diagnosis field.

The coding options developed for the PMHC MDS have been selected to balance comprehensiveness and brevity. They comprise a mix of the most prevalent mental disorders in the Australian adult, child and adolescent population, supplemented by less prevalent conditions that may be experienced by clients of PHN-commissioned mental health services. The diagnosis options are based on an abbreviated set of clinical terms and groupings specified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fourth Edition (DSM-IV-TR). These code list summarises the approximate 300 unique mental health disorder codes in the full DSM-IV to a set to 9 major categories, and 37 individual codes. Diagnoses are grouped under higher level categories, based on the DSM-IV. Code numbers have been assigned specifically for the PMHC MDS to create a logical ordering but are capable of being mapped to both DSM-IV and ICD-10 codes.

Options for recording Principal Diagnosis include the broad category ‘No formal mental disorder but subsyndromal problems’ (codes commencing with 9). These codes should be used for clients who present with problems that do not meet threshold criteria for a formal diagnosis - for example, people experiencing subsyndromal symptoms who may be at risk of progressing to a more severe symptom level.

Each category has a final entry for capturing other conditions that don’t meet the more specific entries in the category. This includes the ‘No formal mental disorder but subsyndromal problems’ category. Code 905 (‘Other symptoms’) can be used to capture situations where a formal mental disorder has not be diagnosed, but the symptoms do not fall under the more specific 9XX series entries. The 905 code should not be used where there is a formal but unlisted mental disorder. In such a situation code 605 (‘Other mental disorder’) should be used.

Reference: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision. Copyright 2000 American Psychiatric Association.

The following responses have been added to allow mapping of ATAPS data to PMHC format.

  • 100: Anxiety disorders (ATAPS)

  • 200: Affective (Mood) disorders (ATAPS)

  • 300: Substance use disorders (ATAPS)

  • 400: Psychotic disorders (ATAPS)

Note: These four codes should only be used for Episodes that are migrated from ATAPS MDS sources that cannot be described by any other Diagnosis. It is expected that the majority of Episodes delivered to clients from 1st July, 2017 can be assigned to other diagnoses.

These responses will only be allowed on episodes where the original ATAPS referral date was before 1 July 2017

These responses will only be allowed on episodes with the !ATAPS flag.

5.4.105. Principal Focus of Treatment Plan

The range of activities that best describes the overall services intended to be delivered to the client throughout the course of the episode. For most clients, this will equate to the activities that account for most time spent by the service provider.

Field name:

principal_focus

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Psychological therapy

2:

Low intensity psychological intervention

3:

Clinical care coordination

4:

Complex care package

5:

Child and youth-specific mental health services

6:

Indigenous-specific mental health services

7:

Other

Notes:

Describes the main focus of the services to be delivered to the client for the current Episode of Care, selected from a defined list of categories.

Service providers are required to report on the ‘Principal Focus of Treatment Plan’ for all accepted referrals. This requires a judgement to be made about the main focus of the services to be delivered to the client for the current Episode of Care, made following initial assessment and modifiable at a later stage. It is chosen from a defined list of categories, with the provider required to select the category that best fits the treatment plan designed for the client.

Principal Focus of Treatment Plan is necessarily a judgement made by the provider at the outset of service delivery but consistent with good practice, should be made on the basis of a treatment plan developed in collaboration with the client. It should not be confused with Service Type which is collected at each Service Contact.

1 - Psychological therapy

The treatment plan for the client is primarily based around the delivery of psychological therapy by one or more mental health professionals. This category most closely matches the type of services delivered under the previous ATAPS program where up to 12 individual treatment sessions, and 18 in exceptional circumstances, could be provided. These sessions could be supplemented by up to 10 group-based sessions.

The concept of ‘mental health professionals’ has a specific meaning defined in the various guidance documentation prepared to support PHNs in implementation of reforms. It refers to service providers who meet the requirements for registration, credentialing or recognition as a qualified mental health professional and includes:

  • Psychiatrists

  • Registered Psychologists

  • Clinical Psychologists

  • Mental Health Nurses;

  • Occupational Therapists;

  • Social Workers

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers.

2 - Low intensity psychological intervention

The treatment plan for the client is primarily based around delivery of time-limited, structured psychological interventions that are aimed at providing a less costly intervention alternative to ‘standard’ psychological therapy. The essence of low intensity interventions is that they utilise nil or relatively little qualified mental health professional time and are targeted at people with, or at risk of, mild mental illness. Low intensity episodes can be delivered through a range of mechanisms including:

  • use of individuals with appropriate competencies but who do not meet the requirements for registration, credentialing or recognition as a mental health professional;

  • delivery of services principally through group-based programs; and

  • delivery of brief or low cost forms of treatment by mental health professionals.

3 - Clinical care coordination

The treatment plan for the client is primarily based around delivery of a range of services where the overarching aim is to coordinate and better integrate care for the individual across multiple providers with the aim of improving clinical outcomes. Consultation and liaison may occur with primary health care providers, acute health, emergency services, rehabilitation and support services or other agencies that have some level of responsibility for the client’s clinical outcomes. These clinical care coordination and liaison activities are expected to account for a significant proportion of service contacts delivered throughout these episodes.

Activities focused on working in partnership and liaison with other health care and service providers and other individuals to coordinate and integrate service delivery to the client with the aim of improving their clinical outcomes. Consultation and liaison may occur with primary health care providers, acute health, emergency services, rehabilitation and support services, family, friends, other support people and carers and other agencies that have some level of responsibility for the client’s treatment and/or well-being.

4 - Complex Care Package

The treatment plan for the client is primarily based around the delivery of an individually tailored ‘package’ of services for a client with severe and complex mental illness who is being managed principally within a primary care setting. The overarching requirement is that the client receives an individually tailored ‘package’ of services that bundles a range of services that extends beyond ‘standard’ service delivery and which is funded through innovative, non-standard funding models. Note: As outlined in the relevant guidance documentation, only three selected PHN Lead Sites with responsibilities for trialling work in this area are expected to deliver complex care packages. A wider roll-out may be undertaken in the future pending results of the trial.

5 - Child and youth-specific mental health services

The treatment plan for the client is primarily based around the delivery of a range of services for children (0-11 years) or youth (aged 12-24 years) who present with a mental illness, or are at risk of mental illness. These episodes are characterised by services that are designed specifically for children and young people, include a broader range of both clinical and non-clinical services and may include a significant component of clinical care coordination and liaison. Child and youth-specific mental health episodes have substantial flexibility in types of services actually delivered.

6 - Indigenous-specific services

The treatment plan for the client is primarily based around delivery of mental health services that are specifically designed to provide culturally appropriate services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

7 - Other

The treatment plan for the client is primarily based around services that cannot be described by other categories.

5.4.106. Proficiency in Spoken English

The self-assessed level of ability to speak English, asked of people whose first language is a language other than English or who speak a language other than English at home.

Field name:

prof_english

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not applicable (persons under 5 years of age or who speak only English)

1:

Very well

2:

Well

3:

Not well

4:

Not at all

9:

Not stated/inadequately described

Notes:
0 - Not applicable (persons under 5 years of age or who speak only English)

Not applicable, is to be used for people under 5 years of age and people who speak only English.

9 - Not stated/inadequately described

Not stated/inadequately described, is not to be used on primary collection forms. It is primarily for use in administrative collections when transferring data from data sets where the item has not been collected.

METEOR:

270203

5.4.107. Program Type

The overarching program area that an Intake or Episode record is associated with.

Field name:

program_type

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Flexible Funding Pool

2:

Head to Health

3:

AMHC

4:

Psychosocial

5:

Bushfire Recovery 2020

7:

Supporting Recovery

Notes:
1 - Flexible Funding Pool

Organisations can use this field for episodes being delivered through all other Programs commissioned through Primary Mental Health Care Schedule that are not otherwise described by another category. This may include but is not limited to general Stepped Care, Mental Health in Residential Aged Care Facilities, and Indigenous Mental Health.

2 - Head to Health

Organisations can use this field for episodes delivered through the Head to Health Program. This includes Head to Health Adult Centres and Satellites and pop-up clinics.

NSW and Victorian pop-up clinics data have been identified using the Head to Help Version 3 extension and !covid19 tag. Any historical or new records that are identified this way will be mapped to this Program Type field under the Version 4 specification. The !covid19 tag will remain as a reserved tag for the original purpose of indicating that an episode has occurred as result of the COVID-19 pandemic once Head to Help Version 3 extension reaches it’s end of life date.

3 - AMHC

Organisations can use this field for episodes delivered through the Head to Health Program by organisations that were already delivering the Adult Mental Health Centre (AMHC) trial sites.

This change only applies to the following PHNs implementing AMHCs from December 2021:

  • West Victoria PHN

  • Northern Territory PHN

  • ACT PHN

  • North Perth PHN

  • Nepean Blue Mountains PHN

  • North Queensland PHN

  • Tasmania PHN

AMHC data has been identified using the !amhc tag. Any historical records created on or before 30 June 2022 that use this tag will be mapped to this Program Type under the Version 4 specification. The !amhc tag will be removed from future use once PMHC MDS Version 2 specification reaches it’s end of life date.

From July 1 2022 the AMHC trial sites were consolidated under the Head to Health program. For data collection purposes, organisations delivering Head to Health services that were already delivering AMHC trial sites can use either the AMHC or Head to Health program type for records created on or after 1 July 2022.

4 - Psychosocial

Organisations can use this field for episodes delivered through the National Psychosocial Support Services Program.

Psychosocial data has been identified using the Principal Focus of Treatment Plan (PFOT) “Psychosocial” category. Any historical or new records that utilise the Psychosocial PFOT will be mapped to this Program Type field under the Version 4 specification. The Psychosocial PFOT category will no longer be available under the Version 4 specification and further guidance will be provided by the Department to support the management of this change in data collection requirements.

Any records that have the Psychosocial PFOT but also have a !covid19, !amhc, or !br20 tag will be mapped to the respective Program Type associated with those tags rather than the Psychosocial Program Type.

5 - Bushfire Recovery 2020

Organisations in fire affected communities can use this field for episodes delivered through the Australian Government Mental Health Response to Bushfire Trauma.

This data has been identified using the !br20 tag. Any historical or new records using this tag will be mapped to this Program Type field under the Version 4 specification. The !br20 tag will be removed from future use once the Bushfire Program is concluded.

7 - Supporting Recovery

Valid as of May 2024. Organisations can use this field for supports being provided under the Supporting Recovery pilot. The Supporting Recovery pilot provides case management services and trauma-informed mental health services to victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence. As at April 2024, only the following PHNs are able to provide services under this pilot:

  • Gippsland PHN

  • Hunter New England and Central Coast PHN

  • Southwestern Sydney PHN

  • Brisbane South PHN

  • Northern Territory PHN, and

  • Country Western Australia PHN.

5.4.108. Referral Date

The date the referrer made the referral.

Field name:

referral_date

Data type:

date

Required:

yes

Notes:

The referral date is the date the client was originally referred to an MDS reporting service. Typically the referral is made by an external (non-MDS) provider - such as a general practitioner, but it may be another MDS reporting service or the client themselves.

Where there is a linked intake and treatment both the Intake and Episode records must use the same date - ie. the date the client was originally referred. The referral date is NOT the date that an intake service refers a client to a treatment organisation.

For clients who self refer, the referral date should be the date the client first contacted the intake service or provider organisation. For the intake of a client who self referred, the referral date will be the same as the Date client contacted Intake.

For Date fields, data must be recorded in compliance with the standard format used across the National Health Data Dictionary; specifically, dates must be of fixed 8 column width in the format DDMMYYYY, with leading zeros used when necessary to pad out a value. For instance, 13th March 2008 would appear as 13032008.

  • The referral date for Intakes must not be before 1st January 2020.

  • The referral date for Episodes must not be before 1st January 2014.

  • The referral date must not be in the future.

Referral date was optional in specifications prior to Version 4. In Version 4 referral date has been made mandatory. In order to export and re-upload episode data that was uploaded or entered prior to Version 4 the value ‘09099999’ will be used in data exports and allowed for existing episode data without a referral date. See Episode for rules on how this value may be used.

5.4.109. Referred to Organisation Path

A sequence of colon separated Organisation Keys that fully specifies the Provider Organisation to which the intake referred the client.

Field name:

referred_to_organisation_path

Data type:

string

Required:

no

Notes:

A combination of the referred to Primary Health Network’s (PHN’s) Organisation Key and the referred to Provider Organisation’s Organisation Key separated by a colon.

Here is an example organisation structure showing the Organisation Path for each organisation:

Organisation Key

Organisation Name

Organisation Type

Commissioning Organisation

Organisation Path

PHN999

Test PHN

Primary Health Network

None

PHN999

PO101

Test Provider Organisation

Private Allied Health Professional Practice

PHN999

PHN999:PO101

5.4.110. Referrer Organisation Type

Type of organisation in which the referring professional is based.

Field name:

referrer_organisation_type

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

General Practice

2:

Medical Specialist Consulting Rooms

3:

Private practice

4:

Public mental health service

5:

Public Hospital

6:

Private Hospital

7:

Emergency Department

8:

Community Health Centre

9:

Drug and Alcohol Service

10:

Community Support Organisation NFP

11:

Indigenous Health Organisation

12:

Child and Maternal Health

13:

Nursing Service

14:

Telephone helpline

15:

Digital health service

16:

Family Support Service

17:

School

18:

Tertiary Education institution

19:

Housing service

20:

Centrelink

21:

Other

98:

N/A - Self referral

99:

Not stated

Notes:

Medical Specialist Consulting Rooms includes private medical practitioner rooms in public or private hospital or other settings.

Public mental health service refers to a state- or territory-funded specialised mental health services (i.e., specialised mental health care delivered in public acute and psychiatric hospital settings, community mental health care services, and specialised residential mental health care services).

Not applicable should only be selected in instances of Self referral.

Where there is a linked intake and treatment, both the Intake and Episode records must use the same referrer organisation type - ie the intake service is NOT the referrer.

5.4.111. Referrer Profession

Profession of the provider who referred the client.

Field name:

referrer_profession

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

General Practitioner

2:

Psychiatrist

3:

Obstetrician

4:

Paediatrician

5:

Other Medical Specialist

6:

Midwife

7:

Maternal Health Nurse

8:

Psychologist

9:

Mental Health Nurse

10:

Social Worker

11:

Occupational therapist

12:

Aboriginal Health Worker

13:

Educational professional

14:

Early childhood service worker

15:

Other

98:

N/A - Self referral

99:

Not stated

Notes:

New arrangements for some services delivered in primary mental health care allows clients to refer themselves for treatment. Therefore, ‘Self’ is a response option included within ‘Referrer profession’.

Where there is a linked intake and treatment, both the Intake and Episode records must use the same referrer profession - ie the intake service is not the referrer.

5.4.112. SDQ Collection Occasion - Version

The version of the SDQ collected.

Field name:

sdq_version

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
PC101:

Parent Report Measure 4-10 yrs, Baseline version, Australian Version 1

PC201:

Parent Report Measure 4-10 yrs, Follow Up version, Australian Version 1

PY101:

Parent Report Measure 11-17 yrs, Baseline version, Australian Version 1

PY201:

Parent Report Measure 11-17 yrs, Follow Up version, Australian Version 1

YR101:

Self report Version, 11-17 years, Baseline version, Australian Version 1

YR201:

Self report Version, 11-17 years, Follow Up version, Australian Version 1

Notes:

Domain values align with those collected in the NOCC dataset as defined at https://webval.validator.com.au/spec/NOCC/current/SDQ/SDQVer

5.4.113. SDQ - Conduct Problem Scale

Field name:

sdq_conduct_problem

Data type:

integer

Required:

yes

Domain:

0 - 10, 99 = Not stated / Missing

Notes:

See SDQ items and Scale Summary scores for instructions on scoring the Conduct Problem Scale.

When reporting individual item scores use ‘99 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.114. SDQ - Emotional Symptoms Scale

Field name:

sdq_emotional_symptoms

Data type:

integer

Required:

yes

Domain:

0 - 10, 99 = Not stated / Missing

Notes:

See SDQ items and Scale Summary scores for instructions on scoring the Emotional Symptoms Scale.

When reporting individual item scores use ‘99 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.115. SDQ - Hyperactivity Scale

Field name:

sdq_hyperactivity

Data type:

integer

Required:

yes

Domain:

0 - 10, 99 = Not stated / Missing

Notes:

See SDQ items and Scale Summary scores for instructions on scoring the Hyperactivity Scale.

When reporting individual item scores use ‘99 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.116. SDQ - Impact Score

Field name:

sdq_impact

Data type:

integer

Required:

yes

Domain:

0 - 10, 99 = Not stated / Missing

Notes:

See SDQ items and Scale Summary scores for instructions on scoring the Impact Score.

When reporting individual item scores use ‘99 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.117. SDQ - Peer Problem Scale

Field name:

sdq_peer_problem

Data type:

integer

Required:

yes

Domain:

0 - 10, 99 = Not stated / Missing

Notes:

See SDQ items and Scale Summary scores for instructions on scoring the Peer Problem Scale.

When reporting individual item scores use ‘99 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.118. SDQ - Prosocial Scale

Field name:

sdq_prosocial

Data type:

integer

Required:

yes

Domain:

0 - 10, 99 = Not stated / Missing

Notes:

See SDQ items and Scale Summary scores for instructions on scoring the Prosocial Scale.

When reporting individual item scores use ‘99 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.119. SDQ - Question 1

Parent Report: Considerate of other people’s feelings.

Youth Self Report: I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings.

Field name:

sdq_item1

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.120. SDQ - Question 2

Parent Report: Restless, overactive, cannot stay still for long.

Youth Self Report: I am restless, I cannot stay still for long.

Field name:

sdq_item2

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.121. SDQ - Question 3

Parent Report: Often complains of headaches, stomach-aches or sickness.

Youth Self Report: I get a lot of headaches, stomach-aches or sickness.

Field name:

sdq_item3

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.122. SDQ - Question 4

Parent Report: Shares readily with other children {for example toys, treats, pencils} / young people {for example CDs, games, food}.

Youth Self Report: I usually share with others, for examples CDs, games, food.

Field name:

sdq_item4

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.123. SDQ - Question 5

Parent Report: Often loses temper.

Youth Self Report: I get very angry and often lose my temper.

Field name:

sdq_item5

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.124. SDQ - Question 6

Parent Report: {Rather solitary, prefers to play alone} / {would rather be alone than with other young people}.

Youth Self Report: I would rather be alone than with people of my age.

Field name:

sdq_item6

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.125. SDQ - Question 7

Parent Report: {Generally well behaved} / {Usually does what adults requests}.

Youth Self Report: I usually do as I am told.

Field name:

sdq_item7

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.126. SDQ - Question 8

Parent Report: Many worries or often seems worried.

Youth Self Report: I worry a lot.

Field name:

sdq_item8

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.127. SDQ - Question 9

Parent Report: Helpful if someone is hurt, upset or feeling ill.

Youth Self Report: I am helpful if someone is hurt, upset or feeling ill.

Field name:

sdq_item9

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.128. SDQ - Question 10

Parent Report: Constantly fidgeting or squirming.

Youth Self Report: I am constantly fidgeting or squirming.

Field name:

sdq_item10

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.129. SDQ - Question 11

Parent Report: Has at least one good friend.

Youth Self Report: I have one good friend or more.

Field name:

sdq_item11

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.130. SDQ - Question 12

Parent Report: Often fights with other {children} or bullies them / {young people}.

Youth Self Report: I fight a lot. I can make other people do what I want.

Field name:

sdq_item12

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.131. SDQ - Question 13

Parent Report: Often unhappy, depressed or tearful.

Youth Self Report: I am often unhappy, depressed or tearful.

Field name:

sdq_item13

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.132. SDQ - Question 14

Parent Report: Generally liked by other {children} / {young people}

Youth Self Report: Other people my age generally like me.

Field name:

sdq_item14

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.133. SDQ - Question 15

Parent Report: Easily distracted, concentration wanders.

Youth Self Report: I am easily distracted, I find it difficult to concentrate.

Field name:

sdq_item15

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.134. SDQ - Question 16

Parent Report: Nervous or {clingy} in new situations, easily loses confidence {omit clingy in PY}.

Youth Self Report: I am nervous in new situations. I easily lose confidence.

Field name:

sdq_item16

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.135. SDQ - Question 17

Parent Report: Kind to younger children.

Youth Self Report: I am kind to younger people.

Field name:

sdq_item17

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.136. SDQ - Question 18

Parent Report: Often lies or cheats.

Youth Self Report: I am often accused of lying or cheating.

Field name:

sdq_item18

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.137. SDQ - Question 19

Parent Report: Picked on or bullied by {children} / {youth}.

Youth Self Report: Other children or young people pick on me or bully me.

Field name:

sdq_item19

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.138. SDQ - Question 20

Parent Report: Often volunteers to help others (parents, teachers, {other} children) / Omit ‘other’ in PY.

Youth Self Report: I often volunteer to help others (parents, teachers, children).

Field name:

sdq_item20

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.139. SDQ - Question 21

Parent Report: Thinks things out before acting.

Youth Self Report: I think before I do things.

Field name:

sdq_item21

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.140. SDQ - Question 22

Parent Report: Steals from home, school or elsewhere.

Youth Self Report: I take things that are not mine from home, school or elsewhere.

Field name:

sdq_item22

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.141. SDQ - Question 23

Parent Report: Gets along better with adults than with other {children} / {youth}.

Youth Self Report: I get along better with adults than with people my own age.

Field name:

sdq_item23

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.142. SDQ - Question 24

Parent Report: Many fears, easily scared.

Youth Self Report: I have many fears, I am easily scared.

Field name:

sdq_item24

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.143. SDQ - Question 25

Parent Report: Good attention span sees chores or homework through to the end.

Youth Self Report: I finish the work I’m doing. My attention is good.

Field name:

sdq_item25

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not True

1:

Somewhat True

2:

Certainly True

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.144. SDQ - Question 26

Parent Report: Overall, do you think that your child has difficulties in any of the following areas: emotions, concentration, behaviour or being able to get along with other people?

Youth Self Report: Overall, do you think that you have difficulties in any of the following areas: emotions, concentration, behaviour or being able to get along with other people?

Field name:

sdq_item26

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

No

1:

Yes - minor difficulties

2:

Yes - definite difficulties

3:

Yes - severe difficulties

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.145. SDQ - Question 27

Parent Report: How long have these difficulties been present?

Youth Self Report: How long have these difficulties been present?

Field name:

sdq_item27

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Less than a month

1:

1-5 months

2:

6-12 months

3:

Over a year

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: - PC101 - PY101 - YR101

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.146. SDQ - Question 28

Parent Report: Do the difficulties upset or distress your child?

Youth Self Report: Do the difficulties upset or distress you?

Field name:

sdq_item28

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not at all

1:

A little

2:

A medium amount

3:

A great deal

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.147. SDQ - Question 29

Parent Report: Do the difficulties interfere with your child’s everyday life in the following areas? HOME LIFE.

Youth Self Report: Do the difficulties interfere with your everyday life in the following areas? HOME LIFE.

Field name:

sdq_item29

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not at all

1:

A little

2:

A medium amount

3:

A great deal

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.148. SDQ - Question 30

Parent Report: Do the difficulties interfere with your child’s everyday life in the following areas? FRIENDSHIPS.

Youth Self Report: Do the difficulties interfere with your everyday life in the following areas? FRIENDSHIPS.

Field name:

sdq_item30

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not at all

1:

A little

2:

A medium amount

3:

A great deal

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.149. SDQ - Question 31

Parent Report: Do the difficulties interfere with your child’s everyday life in the following areas? CLASSROOM LEARNING.

Youth Self Report: Do the difficulties interfere with your everyday life in the following areas? CLASSROOM LEARNING

Field name:

sdq_item31

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not at all

1:

A little

2:

A medium amount

3:

A great deal

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.150. SDQ - Question 32

Parent Report: Do the difficulties interfere with your child’s everyday life in the following areas? LEISURE ACTIVITIES.

Youth Self Report: Do the difficulties interfere with your everyday life in the following areas? LEISURE ACTIVITIES.

Field name:

sdq_item32

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not at all

1:

A little

2:

A medium amount

3:

A great deal

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.151. SDQ - Question 33

Parent Report: Do the difficulties put a burden on you or the family as a whole?

Youth Self Report: Do the difficulties make it harder for those around you (family, friends, teachers, etc)?

Field name:

sdq_item33

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not at all

1:

A little

2:

A medium amount

3:

A great deal

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions: All

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.152. SDQ - Question 34

Parent Report: Since coming to the services, are your child’s problems:

Youth Self Report: ‘Since coming to the service, are your problems:

Field name:

sdq_item34

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Much worse

1:

A bit worse

2:

About the same

3:

A bit better

4:

Much better

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions:

  • PC201

  • PY201

  • YR201

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.153. SDQ - Question 35

Has coming to the service been helpful in other ways eg. providing information or making the problems bearable?

Field name:

sdq_item35

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

Not at all

1:

A little

2:

A medium amount

3:

A great deal

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions:

  • PC201

  • PY201

  • YR201

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.154. SDQ - Question 36

Over the last 6 months have your child’s teachers complained of fidgetiness, restlessness or overactivity?

Field name:

sdq_item36

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

No

1:

A little

2:

A lot

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions:

  • PC101

  • PY101

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.155. SDQ - Question 37

Over the last 6 months have your child’s teachers complained of poor concentration or being easily distracted?

Field name:

sdq_item37

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

No

1:

A little

2:

A lot

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions:

  • PC101

  • PY101

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.156. SDQ - Question 38

Over the last 6 months have your child’s teachers complained of acting without thinking, frequently butting in, or not waiting for his or her turn?

Field name:

sdq_item38

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

No

1:

A little

2:

A lot

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions:

  • PC101

  • PY101

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.157. SDQ - Question 39

Does your family complain about you having problems with overactivity or poor concentration?

Field name:

sdq_item39

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

No

1:

A little

2:

A lot

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions:

  • YR101

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.158. SDQ - Question 40

Do your teachers complain about you having problems with overactivity or poor concentration?

Field name:

sdq_item40

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

No

1:

A little

2:

A lot

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions:

  • YR101

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.159. SDQ - Question 41

Does your family complain about you being awkward or troublesome?

Field name:

sdq_item41

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

No

1:

A little

2:

A lot

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions:

  • YR101

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.160. SDQ - Question 42

Do your teachers complain about you being awkward or troublesome?

Field name:

sdq_item42

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

No

1:

A little

2:

A lot

7:

Unable to rate (insufficient information)

8:

Not applicable (collection not required - item not included in the version collected, or SDQ Item 26 = 0)

9:

Not stated / Missing

Notes:

Required Versions:

  • YR101

When reporting subscale and total scores use ‘9 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.161. SDQ - Tags

List of tags for the measure.

Field name:

sdq_tags

Data type:

string

Required:

no

Notes:

A comma separated list of tags.

Organisations can use this field to tag records in order to partition them as per local requirements.

Tags can contain lower case letters (or will get lowercased), numbers, dashes, spaces, and !. Leading and trailing spaces will be stripped. e.g. priority!, nurse required, pending-outcome-1 would all be legitimate.

Tags beginning with an exclamation mark (!) are reserved for future use by the Department. e.g. !reserved, ! reserved, !department-use-only.

5.4.162. SDQ - Total Difficulties Score

Field name:

sdq_total

Data type:

integer

Required:

yes

Domain:

0 - 40, 99 = Not stated / Missing

Notes:

See SDQ items and Scale Summary scores for instructions on scoring the Total Difficulties Score.

When reporting individual item scores use ‘99 - Not stated / Missing’.

5.4.163. Service Contact Date

The date of each mental health service contact between a health service provider and patient/client.

Field name:

service_contact_date

Data type:

date

Required:

yes

Notes:

For Date fields, data must be recorded in compliance with the standard format used across the National Health Data Dictionary; specifically, dates must be of fixed 8 column width in the format DDMMYYYY, with leading zeros used when necessary to pad out a value. For instance, 13th March 2008 would appear as 13032008.

  • The service contact date must not be before 1st January 2014.

  • The service contact date must not be in the future.

METEOR:

494356

5.4.164. Service Contact Key

This is a number or code assigned to each service contact. The Service Contact Key is unique and stable for each service contact at the level of the Provider Organisation.

Field name:

service_contact_key

Data type:

string (2,50)

Required:

yes

Notes:

PMHC MDS keys are case sensitive and must have between 2-50 valid unicode characters. Keys must start with A-Za-z0-9 (POSIX :alnum:).

Where data is being exported from client systems, these keys can be auto generated, providing that a key does not change once it is assigned.

Keys must be generated by the organisation to be unique at the Provider Organisation level and must persist across time. Creation of keys in this way allows records to be merged (where duplicate keys of the same record type have been identified) without having to re-allocate keys since they can never clash.

A recommended approach for the creation of keys is to compute random UUIDs.

5.4.165. Service Contact Practitioner Key

This is a number or code assigned to each service contact practitioner. The Service Contact Practitioner Key is unique and stable for each service contact practitioner at the level of the Provider Organisation.

Field name:

service_contact_practitioner_key

Data type:

string (2,50)

Required:

yes

Notes:

PMHC MDS keys are case sensitive and must have between 2-50 valid unicode characters. Keys must start with A-Za-z0-9 (POSIX :alnum:).

Where data is being exported from client systems, these keys can be auto generated, providing that a key does not change once it is assigned.

Keys must be generated by the organisation to be unique at the Provider Organisation level and must persist across time. Creation of keys in this way allows records to be merged (where duplicate keys of the same record type have been identified) without having to re-allocate keys since they can never clash.

A recommended approach for the creation of keys is to compute random UUIDs.

5.4.166. Service Contact Site

The site at which an Organisation provides services to clients.

Field name:

service_contact_site

Data type:

string (2,50)

Required:

no

Notes:

Site names are case sensitive and must have between 2-50 valid unicode characters excluding commas (‘,’). Keys must start with A-Za-z0-9 (POSIX :alnum:).

Leave blank if the organisation only has one site.

The site name must match a site name that is defined in Sites for the Provider Organisation providing the Service Contact.

5.4.167. Service Contact Tags

List of tags for the service contact.

Field name:

service_contact_tags

Data type:

string

Required:

no

Notes:

A comma separated list of tags.

Organisations can use this field to tag records in order to partition them as per local requirements.

Tags can contain lower case letters (or will get lowercased), numbers, dashes, spaces, and !. Leading and trailing spaces will be stripped. e.g. priority!, nurse required, pending-outcome-1 would all be legitimate.

Tags beginning with an exclamation mark (!) are reserved for future use by the Department. e.g. !reserved, ! reserved, !department-use-only.

5.4.168. Service Contact Type

The main type of service provided in the service contact, as represented by the service type that accounted for most provider time.

Field name:

service_contact_type

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

No contact took place

1:

Assessment

2:

Structured psychological intervention

3:

Other psychological intervention

4:

Clinical care coordination/liaison

5:

Clinical nursing services

6:

Child or youth specific assistance NEC

7:

Suicide prevention specific assistance NEC

8:

Cultural specific assistance NEC

9:

Psychosocial support

98:

ATAPS

Notes:

Describes the main type of service delivered in the contact, selected from a defined list of categories. Where more than service type was provided select that which accounted for most provider time. Service providers are required to report on Service Type for all Service Contacts.

Note: NEC is used for ‘Not Elsewhere Classified’. For these records, only use these service types if they cannot be classified by any of the other service options.

0 - No contact took place

Only use this code where the service contact is recorded as a no show.

1 - Assessment

Determination of a person’s mental health status and need for mental health services, made by a suitably trained mental health professional, based on the collection and evaluation of data obtained through interview and observation, of a person’s history and presenting problem(s). Assessment may include consultation with the person’s family and concludes with formation of problems/issues, documentation of a preliminary diagnosis, and a treatment plan.

2 - Structured psychological intervention

Those interventions which include a structured interaction between a client and a service provider using a recognised, psychological method, for example, cognitive behavioural techniques, family therapy or psycho education counselling. These are recognised, structured or published techniques for the treatment of mental ill-health. Structured psychological interventions are designed to alleviate psychological distress or emotional disturbance, change maladaptive behaviour and foster mental health. Structured psychological therapies can be delivered on either an individual or group basis, typically in an office or community setting. They may be delivered by trained mental health professionals or other individuals with appropriate competencies but who do not meet the requirements for registration, credentialing or recognition as a mental health professional. Structured Psychological Therapies include but are not limited to:

  • Psycho-education (including motivational interviewing)

  • Cognitive-behavioural therapies

  • Relaxation strategies

  • Skills training

  • Interpersonal therapy

3 - Other psychological intervention

Psychological interventions that do not meet criteria for structured psychological intervention.

4 - Clinical care coordination/liaison

Activities focused on working in partnership and liaison with other health care and service providers and other individuals to coordinate and integrate service delivery to the client with the aim of improving their clinical outcomes. Consultation and liaison may occur with primary health care providers, acute health, emergency services, rehabilitation and support services, family, friends, other support people and carers and other agencies that have some level of responsibility for the client’s treatment and/or well being.

5 - Clinical nursing services

Services delivered by mental health nurses that cannot be described elsewhere. Typically, these aim to provide clinical support to clients to effectively manage their symptoms and avoid unnecessary hospitalisation. Clinical nursing services include:

  • monitoring a client’s mental state;

  • liaising closely with family and carers as appropriate;

  • administering and monitoring compliance with medication;

  • providing information on physical health care, as required and, where appropriate, assist in addressing the physical health inequities of people with mental illness; and

  • improving links to other health professionals/clinical service providers.

6 - Child or youth-specific assistance NEC

Services delivered to, or on behalf, of a child or young person that cannot be described elsewhere. These can include, for example, working with a child’s teacher to provide advice on assisting the child in their educational environment; working with a young person’s employer to assist the young person to their work environment.

Note: This code should only be used for Service Contacts that cannot be described by any other Service Type. It is expected that the majority of Service Contacts delivered to children and young people can be assigned to other categories.

7 - Suicide prevention specific assistance NEC

Services delivered to, or on behalf, of a client who presents with risk of suicide that cannot be described elsewhere. These can include, for example, working with the person’s employers to advise on changes in the workplace; working with a young person’s teacher to assist the child in their school environment; or working with relevant community-based groups to assist the client to participate in their activities.

Note: This code should only be used for Service Contacts that cannot be described by any other Service Type. It is expected that the majority of Service Contacts delivered to client’s who have a risk of suicide can be assigned to other categories.

8 - Cultural specific assistance NEC

Culturally appropriate services delivered to, or on behalf, of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander client that cannot be described elsewhere. These can include, for example, working with the client’s community support network including family and carers, men’s and women’s groups, traditional healers, interpreters and social and emotional wellbeing counsellors.

Note: This code should only be used for Service Contacts that cannot be described by any other Service Type. It is expected that the majority of Service Contacts (see domains below) delivered to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander clients can be assigned to other categories.

9 - Psychosocial support

Service providers are required to report on Service Contact Type for every contact with a client. This requires a judgement about the main service delivered at each contact, selected from a small list of options, and based on the activity that accounted for most provider time. Service Contact Type complements Principal Focus of Treatment Plan by capturing information to understand the mix of services provided within an individual episode of care.

Service Contact Type should be coded as Psychosocial Support (code 9) where the main services delivered during the contact involved the delivery of psychosocial support services. Psychosocial support services are defined for PMHC MDS purposes as services that focus on building capacity and stability in one or more of the following areas:

  • social skills and friendships, family connections;

  • managing daily living needs;

  • financial management and budgeting;

  • finding and maintaining a home;

  • vocational skills and goals, including volunteering;

  • educational and training goals;

  • maintaining physical wellbeing, including exercise;

  • building broader life skills including confidence and resilience.

These services are usually delivered by a range of non-clinical providers including peer support workers with lived experience of mental illness.

Service Contacts recorded as psychosocial support may be delivered in all episodes of care, regardless of episode type. However, it is expected that they will be mainly associated with episodes where the Principal Focus of Treatment Plan is classified as Psychosocial Support.

98 - ATAPS

Services delivered as part of ATAPS funded referrals that are recorded and/or migrated into the PMHC MDS.

Note: This code should only be used for Service Contacts that are migrated from ATAPS MDS sources that cannot be described by any other Service Type. It is expected that the majority of Service Contacts delivered to clients from 1st July, 2017 can be assigned to other categories.

This response will not be allowed on service contacts delivered after 30 June 2018. (All ATAPS referrals should have concluded by that date).

This response will only be allowed on service contacts with the !ATAPS flag.

5.4.169. Sites

The sites at which an Organisation provides services to clients.

Field name:

sites

Data type:

string

Required:

no

Domain:

Multiple comma separated values allowed

Notes:

Site names are case sensitive and each site name must have between 2-50 valid unicode characters excluding commas (‘,’). Names must start with A-Za-z0-9 (POSIX :alnum:).

May be left blank if the organisation only has one site.

Multiple site fields can be defined by comma separating each site name. For example:

“Orange County, Deep Creek, Northern Side of the River”

In order to ensure consistency of data, site names cannot be deleted via upload, only data entry. An example of how uploads will process the sites field is, if “Orange County, Deep Creek” is uploaded first and then “Orange Country, Northern Side of the River” is uploaded second, they would be merged and the PMHC MDS would store “Orange County, Deep Creek, Northern Side of the River”.

Please refer to Organisation for validations relating to this field.

5.4.170. Source of Cash Income

The source from which a person derives the greatest proportion of his/her income, as represented by a code.

Field name:

income_source

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
0:

N/A - Client aged less than 16 years

1:

Disability Support Pension

2:

Other pension or benefit (not superannuation)

3:

Paid employment

4:

Compensation payments

5:

Other (e.g. superannuation, investments etc.)

6:

Nil income

7:

Not known

9:

Not stated/inadequately described

Notes:

This data standard is not applicable to person’s aged less than 16 years.

This item refers to the source by which a person derives most (equal to or greater than 50%) of his/her income. If the person has multiple sources of income and none are equal to or greater than 50%, the one which contributes the largest percentage should be counted.

This item refers to a person’s own main source of income, not that of a partner or of other household members. If it is difficult to determine a ‘main source of income’ over the reporting period (i.e. it may vary over time) please report the main source of income during the reference week.

Code 7 ‘Not known’ should only be recorded when it has not been possible for the service user or their carer/family/advocate to provide the information (i.e. they have been asked but do not know).

METEOR:

386449

5.4.171. Start Time

The start time of each mental health service contact between a health service provider and patient/client.

Field name:

service_contact_start_time

Data type:

time

Required:

yes

Notes:

Notes: Indicates the time at which the Service Contact began. Time should be recorded in 24-hour time in the format HH:MM. Leading zeroes are accepted but not required. For example, 8:30 in the morning could be 8:30 or 08:30 and 3:45 in the afternoon would be 15:45.

The end-of-day flag “24:00” may be used as a missing time value for any existing Service Contacts that have previously been added to the MDS without a start time. See Service Contact for rules on how the end-of-day value may be used.

5.4.172. State

The state that the provider organisation operates in.

Field name:

organisation_state

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

New South Wales

2:

Victoria

3:

Queensland

4:

South Australia

5:

Western Australia

6:

Tasmania

7:

Northern Territory

8:

Australian Capital Territory

9:

Other Territories

Notes:
METEOR:

613718

5.4.173. Statistical Linkage Key

A key that enables two or more records belonging to the same individual to be brought together.

Field name:

slk

Data type:

string (14,40)

Required:

yes

Notes:

System generated non-identifiable alphanumeric code derived from information held by the PMHC organisation.

Supported formats:

  • 14 character SLK

  • a Crockford encoded sha1 hash of a 14 character SLK. This must be 32 characters in length.

  • a hex encoded sha1 hash of a 14 character SLK. This must be 40 characters in length.

SLK values are stored in sha1_hex format.

METEOR:

349510

5.4.174. Suicide Referral Flag

Identifies those individuals where a recent history of suicide attempt, or suicide risk, was a factor noted in the referral that underpinned the person’s needs for assistance at intake or entry to the episode, as represented by a code.

Field name:

suicide_referral_flag

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Yes

2:

No

9:

Unknown

Notes:

Where there is a linked intake and treatment, both the Intake and Episode records must use the same suicide referral flag.

5.4.175. Value

The metadata value.

Field name:

value

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Notes:

Please refer to Metadata file for an example of the metadata file/worksheet that must be used with this specification.

5.4.176. Venue

Where the service contact was delivered, as represented by a code.

Field name:

service_contact_venue

Data type:

string

Required:

yes

Domain:
1:

Client’s Home

2:

Service provider’s office

3:

GP Practice

4:

Other medical practice

5:

Headspace Centre

6:

Other primary care setting

7:

Public or private hospital

8:

Residential aged care facility

9:

School or other educational centre

10:

Client’s Workplace

11:

Other

12:

Aged care centre - non-residential

98:

Not applicable (Service Contact Modality is not face to face)

99:

Not stated

Notes:

Note that this data item concerns only where the service contact took place. It is not about where the client lives. Thus, if a resident of an aged care residential facility is seen at another venue (e.g., at a GP Clinic), then the Service Contact Venue should be recorded as ‘GP Practice’ (code 3) to accurately reflect where the contact took place.

Values other than ‘98 - Not applicable’ only to be specified when Service Contact Modality is ‘Face to Face’.

6 - Other primary care setting

This code is suitable for primary care settings such as community health centres.

8 - Residential aged care facility

Use this code when the client is seen at an aged care residential facility.

12 - Aged care centre - non-residential

Use this code when the client is seen at a non-residential aged care centre (e.g., community day program centre for older people).

98 - Not applicable (Service Contact Modality is not face to face)

This code must only to be used where the Service Contact Modality is not face to face

All other data items would be recorded as per the guidelines that apply to those items – there are no special requirements specific to delivery of services to residents of aged care facilities. For example, any of the episode of care types recorded under the Principal Focus of Treatment Plan may apply; similarly, service contacts delivered to aged care residents may be any of the options available in Service Contact Type field.

5.4.177. Year of Birth

The year the practitioner was born.

Field name:

practitioner_year_of_birth

Data type:

gYear

Required:

yes

Domain:

gYear

Notes:

  • The year of birth must not be in the future.

  • The year of birth must be after 1900.

  • If the year of birth is unknown, the following approaches should be used:

    • If the age of the practitioner is known, the age should be used to derive the year of birth

    • If the age of the practitioner is unknown, an estimated age of the practitioner should be used to estimate a year of birth

    • If the date of birth is totally unknown, use 9999.

5.5. Download Specification Files

Available for software developers designing extracts for the PMHC MDS, please click the link below to download the PMHC MDS Specification files:

These files conform to the CSV on the Web (CSVW) standard that is defined at https://csvw.org/.

They are used:

  • to generate the Record formats and Definitions sections of the data specification documentation

  • in the first pass of upload validations