2. Third Party Developers Resources

The following resources has been provided to assist developers of Client Information Management Systems interact with the components of the PMHC MDS, including the Online Measures Self Service System.

2.1. Test (Developers) Environment

Third Party Developers can be set up with an account that has access to a test Primary Health Network. Please refer to the Environments section of the User Documentation for more details.

2.2. PMHC MDS Data Specifications

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

For software developers wanting to automate their toolset the Download Specification files are provided.

2.3. PMHC MDS APIs

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

API

Release date

Description

PMHC MDS API

15 November 2021

The PMHC MDS API provides a REST API for integrating bulk client management systems operations with the PMHC MDS. Currently file uploads are supported.

OMSSS API

25 May 2022

The OMSSS REST API enables Outcome Measure integration into client management systems.

2.4. Inital Assessment and Referral Decision Suport Tool (IAR-DST)

The IAR digital decision support tool has been integrated into the existing OMSSS API. More information is available at the IAR Developer resources page including information about reference implementations.

2.5. Developers Mailing list

If you would like to be notified about updates to the specifications or announcements about the development of the PMHC MDS please send an email to support@pmhc-mds.com with the subject “Subscribe developers@lists.pmhc-mds.com”.

This is not a general discussion list. Only moderated users can send messages to this list.