STANDARDS OF

MENTAL HEALTH

NURSING

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

STANDARDS

Standard I : THEORY

Application of relevant theories

Standard II : DATA COLLECTION

Collects data that are comprehensive, accurate

and systematic

Standard III : DIAGNOSIS

Identification of those actual or potential health problems

Standard IV : PLANNING

Develops a nursing care plan with specific goals andinterventions

Standard V : INTERVENTION

Nursing actions that promote, maintain or restore physical and mental health, prevent illness and effect rehabilitation.

a) Psychotherapeutic interventions

b) Health teaching

c) Activities of daily living

d) Somatic therapies

e) Therapeutic environment

f) Psychotherapy

Standard VI : EVALUATION

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE

STANDARD

Standard VII : PEER REVIEW

Standard VIII : CONTINUING EDUCATION

Standard IX : INTERDISCIPLINARY

COLLABORATION

Standard X : UTILIZATION OF

COMMUNITY HEALTH

SYSTEMS

Standard XI : RESEARCH