COMET is a web-based application to supports the collection and submission of compliant data to the APD and ANZPIC Registries. Site level data collected can also be extracted from COMET to complete the CCR survey.
About COMET
- COMET can be accessed using any computer i.e. Mac, iPad, PC desktop or laptop and does not require local IT support or development.
- A Microsoft Access license not required.
- Enhanced security:
- Each site will set up a site administrator that can then add/manage users for their site.
- No one outside of the list of users created by the site administrator can access hospital data or reporting.
- Users can use the same logon details to access different hospitals if they have permission to do so.
- Increased scope for collaborations with other registries in the future.
- A searchable ‘tagging’ system which can be added to any patient, hospital admission or ICU admission.
Implementation of COMET
All sites, including new sites that have never collected or submitted data to the APD or ANZPIC Registry, that wish to use the COMET software, please refer to the COMET Privacy and Security Assessment Document. Submission of a signed COMET Implementation Request Form is required to proceed with implementation.
NZ sites are required to complete the following documentation in addition to the COMET Privacy and Security Assessment Document, in order to comply with NZ Privacy requirements. Please submit the following completed documents to the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) for their reference. The DIA website can be located here.
Cloud Security Assessment – Please complete the four sections highlighted.
Cloud Endorsement Agency Protected – Please ensure this document is signed off by your CEO, CIO, or the person responsible for Privacy and Security Assessment.
If you have any queries related to NZ local privacy issues and process, please contact Dr Peter Hicks.
COMET Resources
- COMET Manual
- COMET Training Videos
- COMET Frequently Asked Questions
- COMET Reporting Instructions and Templates