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Access to the cervical screening programme register
Cervical screening information is stored in the national screening programme register (NCSP-R).
National screening programme register
The register can be used to:
- store cervical screening information
- track participants through their screening pathway
- communicate with participants
- let women know when they are next due for a screening appointment.
How to access information in the register
Health providers can search for and view patient identity information with the Health Identity User Interface (HealthUI). You can use this to verify if a screening participant is a holder of a community services card.
You can request access to HealthUI if you have a Connected Health connection (the Ministry of Health IT system for securely sharing information).
Fill out the the health identity user interface access request form, sign it and email it to: NHI_Access@moh.govt.nz.
Whaihua provider portal access
A small number of screening service providers can access the NCSP-R through the provider portal, Whaihua.
You need to complete training before you can access the portal. Follow these steps to access the portal:
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Complete module 3 of the HPV screening modules.
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Complete module 3 of the HPV screening modules.
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Complete privacy training which can be accessed through the privacy commissioner.
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Complete privacy training which can be accessed through the privacy commissioner.
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Read and sign the privacy statement:
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Read and sign the privacy statement:
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Complete and sign the Whaihua user access form with evidence that you have completed the required training.
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Complete and sign the Whaihua user access form with evidence that you have completed the required training.
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Email the form, privacy statement, and evidence of complete privacy and screening module training to screening@health.govt.nz
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Email the form, privacy statement, and evidence of complete privacy and screening module training to screening@health.govt.nz
Direct NCSP-Register access
Direct access to the NCSP-Register is limited to the following groups:
- Whakarongorau - NCSP Register Central team
- NCSP Regional Coordinators
To request direct access:
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Read and sign the privacy statement.
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Read and sign the privacy statement.
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Complete and sign the NCSP-R user access form.
National Cervical Screening Programme register data user access request form
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Complete and sign the NCSP-R user access form.
National Cervical Screening Programme register data user access request form
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Email the form and privacy statement to screening@health.govt.nz
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Email the form and privacy statement to screening@health.govt.nz