COMET Data Collection Software

• 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.
• The application has enhanced security:
  • Sites using COMET are set up with a local Site Administrator who can 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.
• A searchable ‘tagging’ system can be added to any patient, hospital admission or ICU admission facilitating bespoke data capture.
• There is increased scope for collaborations with other registries in the future

• Use Internet Explorer 11 (as a minimum) or an updated Chrome browser
• Ensure a reliable internet connection
• Requires MS Excel, as all local reporting generates data extracts from COMET to Excel format.

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 ANZICS COMET Privacy Security Assessment document. Submission of a signed COMET Implementation Request Form is required to proceed with implementation.

New Zealand sites are required to complete the following documentation in addition to the ANZICS COMET Privacy Security Assessment document in order to comply with NZ privacy requirements. Please submit the following completed documents to the Government Chief Digital Officer – Department of Internal Affairs, NZ. Information about the New Zealand Government Cloud First Policy is located here.

Cloud Risk Assessment – Please complete the four sections highlighted.

Cloud Endorsement By Agency – Please ensure this document is signed off by your CEO, CIO, or person responsible for Privacy and Risk Assessment.

If you have any queries related to New Zealand local privacy issues and process, please contact the ANZICS CORE General Manager.

The following resources assist users to navigate the COMET application to submit complaint data to the ANZICS Registry, including use of the COMET Reports and bespoke tagging function.

• COMET Manual
• Comet Training Videos
• COMET Frequently Asked Questions

COMET Site Reports

APD COMET Site Reports

COMET Import Functionality

COMET Import User Guide

COMET APD Sample Import

COMET ANZPICR Admissions Sample Import

COMET ANZPICR Associated Diagnosis Sample Import

COMET ANZPICR Intervention Import

COMET CCR and ACHS Survey Data

Resources and Indicators Report Instructions

ANZPICR COMET Instructions and Templates

ANZPICR COMET Data Entry

ANZPICR COMET Data Submission Instructions

ANZPICR COMET Reporting Instructions