Australian Mental Health Outcomes and Classification Network
The Australian Mental Health Outcomes and Classification Network (AMHOCN) was established by the Australian Government in December 2003 to provide leadership to the mental health sector to support the sustainable implementation of the outcomes and casemix collection as part of routine clinical practice.
AMHOCN aims to support states and territories and to work collaboratively with the mental health sector to achieve the vision of the introduction of outcomes and casemix measures. AMHOCN consists of three components: a data bureau responsible for receiving and processing information; an analysis and reporting component providing analysis and reports of submitted data; and a training and service development component supporting training in the measures and their use for clinical practice, service management and development purposes.
Currently, the Australian Government has contracted the following organisations to undertake these roles: Strategic Data Pty Ltd – Data Bureau; The University of Queensland – Analysis & Reporting; and The NSW Institute of Psychiatry – Training & Service Development.
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AMHOCN are hosting a national forum in collaboration with QLD Health. We are seeking expressions of interest for presentations to the forum. See more details on the National Forum page of our website.
AMHOCN’s web Decision Support Tool (wDST) has undergone some important updates. Not only have the latest 2010/2011 data been incorporated, but the wDST now has functionality that allows State and Territory specific queries to be undertaken (previously the data was only available at the nationally aggregated level). All data is now based on the latest NOCC 1.6 specification, performance has been improved, and a number of minor bugs have been addressed.
For other reporting, AMHOCN have also updated the NOCC Volume and Percentage Valid Clinical Ratings Reports to also include 2010/2011 data.
AMHOCN are hosting a forum for members of the National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum (NMHCCF) and the National Register of Mental Health Consumers and Carers (National Register). Please note that this is an invitation only event for those members. The forum will focus on key issues within the mental health information development agenda.Click here to register for the event.
With guidance from the National Mental Health Information Development Expert Advisory Panel, AMHOCN are undertaking a review of the National Outcomes and Casemix Collection (NOCC). To be informed by extensive consultation with the mental health sector, this project, known as NOCC Strategic Directions 2014 – 2024, aims to provide recommendations about the next stage of development of the NOCC over the next 10 year period. To learn more about the review, go to NOCC Strategic Directions 2014 - 2024. To register to attend a consultation session in your state or territory, please go to the Calendar for the dates relevant to your jurisdiction:
- SA: 22 – 24 May, 29 – 30 May
- NT: 4 – 6 June
- WA: 25 – 28 June
- TAS: 2 – 6 July
- ACT: 16 – 19 July
- VIC: 30 July – 3 Aug
- NSW: 13 Aug – 17 Aug
- QLD: 27 Aug – 31 Aug
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AMHOCN and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists recently collaborated on the development of a consumer focussed brochure to explain outcome measurement and how it is ued in mental health services in Australia. Download How Do We Measure Change in Mental Health?
AMHOCN Training and Service Development has been tasked with developing a consumer self report measure that focuses on aspects of social inclusion and recovery. The measure, known as the Life in the Community Questionnaire (LCQ), is still in the developmental phase and we will keep you updated on this development process via our website. View additional information on the Development of the Life in the Community Questionnaire.