The purposes of this study was to review and redevelop the Standards of Practice for Mental Health Nurses in Australia published by the Australian and New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses in 1995. Since that time there have been significant changes in the delivery of mental health care in Australia. The final outcome of this 3 year research program has been the development of nine New Standards of Practice for Australian Mental Health Nurses, a Vision Statement and a Values Statement. Each of the nine standards includes a rationale, practice outcomes and the attributes of knowledge, skills and attitudes required to deliver the highest standard of nursing care for people with a mental health problem.
In 2007, the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Inc (ACMHN) undertook to review the 'Standards of Practice for Mental Health Nurses in Australia' (1995), in response to the significant changes in mental health care in Australia over the period. Publication of this document, the 'Standards of Practice for Mental Health Nurses in Australia 2010' is the final outcome of a 21/2-year research and consultation process. Nine new Standards of Practice for Australian Mental Health Nurses, a vision statement and a values statement were developed. Each of the nine Standards includes a rationale, practice outcomes and the attributes of knowledge, skills and attitudes required to provide the highest standard of nursing care for and in collaboration with people who have mental health issues.
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