Standards of Public Health Nursing Practice Flashcards
The PHN/CHN collects
comprehensive data relevant to the
health status of the community.
Standard 1: Assessment
The CHN/PHN analyzes
the assessment data to determine
the population diagnoses and
priorities.
Standard 2: Population diagnosis and priorities
The CHN/PHN identifies expected outcomes
for a plan that is based on population diagnoses and
priorities.
Standard 3: Outcomes identification
The CHN/PHN develops a plan
that reflects the best practices by
identifying appropriate strategies, action
plans, and options to attain expected
outcomes.
Standard 4: Planning
The CHN/PHN implements the identified plan
by partnering with others
Standard 5: Implementation
- coordinates programs, services and
other activities to implement the identified
plan
a. Coordination
- employs multiple strategies
to promote health, prevent diseases
and ensure a safe environment
for the community.
b. Health Education and Health Promotion
- provides consultation to various community
groups and officials to facilitate the implementation
of programs and services.
c. Consultation
- identifies, interprets and implements public
health laws, regulations and policies
d. Regulatory Activities
- The CHn/PHN evaluates the
health status of the population/
community.
Standard 6: Evaluation
The CHN/PHN
systematically enhances the
quality and effectiveness of
nursing practice.
Standard 7: Quality of Practice
The CHN/PHN attains
knowledge and competency
that reflects current nursing
and public health practices.
Standard 8: Education
The CHN/PHN
evaluates one’s own nursing
practice in relation to
professional practice standards
and guidelines, relevant
statutes, rules and regulations
Standard 9: Professional Practice Evaluation
The CHN/PHN establishes collegial partnership while
interacting with representatives of the population, organizations
and health and human service professionals.
- Contributes to the professional development of peers,
students, colleagues and others.
Standard 10: Collegiality and Professional Relationships
The CHN/PHN collaborates with representatives of
the population, organizations and health and human services
professionals in providing for and promoting the health of the
population.
Standard 11: Collaboration
