New Standards for Canadian Mental Health Nursing | Case Study

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Canadians recognize the critical role mental health plays in impacting well-being. Standards for mental health nursing are critical to guide practice. Revision of the Standards ensures that practice remains evidence-informed, contemporary, relevant, and responsive to the needs of individuals, families, communities, and the health care system.

This case study examines the publication of the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses (CFMHN) Standards 5th edition in English and French. The publication also coincides with the new CFMHN brand and website launch.

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New standards of practice for NWSOCC | Case study

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The World Health Organization defines the quality of care as “the extent to which health care services provided to individuals and patient populations improve desired health outcomes.”

Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada has evolved substantially since the first set of standards of practice were published in 1997 in what was formerly the Canadian Association of Enterostomal Therapy. In this case study, we explore aspects of these revised standards’ development and publication and highlight five lessons to take to the next project.

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