ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Work as part of the multidisciplinary health care team for the consumer requiring mental health care

1.1 Contribute appropriately to support the role of the multidisciplinary health care team in managing care of the consumer requiring mental health care

1.2 Contribute to achieving effective team work and supportive group dynamics when working with health care colleagues

1.3 Establish appropriate relationships with other members of the health care team

1.4 Incorporate into own nursing practice the philosophical and policy frameworks for managing care for the consumer requiring mental health services

1.5 Incorporate into own nursing practice the legal framework for managing care for the consumer requiring mental health services

1.6 Recognise the contributions of emergency service personnel, referring agencies, hospital and community team staff and community support groups to the care needs of the mental health services consumer

1.7 Participate safely as part of team in interventions involving chemical or physical restraint

Clarify the impact of mental health consumer’s treatment and rehabilitation on the consumer and/or their family

2.1 Perform a holistic assessment of the consumer in consultation/collaboration with the registered nurse

2.2 Incorporate an understanding of anatomy and physiology and mental health disorder classifications into nursing practice

2.3 Work with a knowledge of various manifestations of consumer’s area(s) of mental health problem

2.4 Discuss with consumers the psychosocial impact of their mental health problem on their activities of daily living

2.5 Assist the consumer and family to identify common problems, complications and resources available for the consumer with a mental health problem

2.6 Communicate effectively with consumers, family (including children) and health team members

2.7 Clarify the care needs of the consumer with a mental health problem in terms of the phases of care required

Contribute to planning appropriate care for the consumer with a mental health problem

3.1 Accurately use a range of contemporary assessment tools, including mental state examination and psychiatric assessment

3.2 Establish and use a database of resource personnel to assist in care for the consumer with a mental health disorder

3.3 In consultation/collaboration with the registered nurse, recognise and understand a range of therapeutic interventions available in planning appropriate nursing management strategies

3.4 In consultation/collaboration with the consumer and the health care team, develop an individualised plan of care for the consumer with a mental health problem

3.5 In consultation/collaboration with the registered nurse, and treating team, undertake risk assessment

3.6 In consultation/collaboration with the registered nurses, determine observational category for a consumer with a mental health problem

3.7 In consultation/collaboration with the registered nurse, incorporate into own practice health teaching, referral and discharge planning for the consumer with a mental health problem

Implement nursing care plan for the consumer with a mental health problem

4.1 In consultation/collaboration with consumer, promote a consistent, structured approach to management of consumer/s behaviours

4.2 Involve the consumer and family in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care and outcomes

4.3 Maintain focus on consumer/s independent living and social skills

4.4 Promote education and awareness about early warning signs and relapse prevention

4.5 Maintain a physically and psychologically safe environment

4.6 In consultation/collaboration with the registered nurse, recognise crisis situations and implement emergency management according to organisation policy and procedure and within legal and professional requirements

4.7 Implement nursing interventions in accordance with legal, professional, ethical and organisation requirements

4.8 Recognise, report and document consumer responses to specific types of medication used in mental health care

4.9 Recognise and respond appropriately to ethical issues related to use of psychopharmacological medication

Relate therapeutically to consumers with mental health problems

5.1 Respond to consumer behaviour in a therapeutic manner, recognising antecedents for behaviour, as appropriate

5.2 Acknowledge individual consumer experiences in a non-judgemental manner

5.3 Demonstrate an understanding of the stages and philosophy of therapeutic relationships

5.4 Prioritise consumer care issues in accordance with consumer’s presentation and behaviour

5.5 Maintain professional boundaries and set limits for therapeutic interventions with consumers

5.6 Recognise and address own verbal and non-verbal cues that may impact on consumers and others

5.7 Reflect on interactions in order to evaluate their therapeutic impact

Assist to evaluate the outcomes of planned nursing actions for the consumer with a mental health problem

6.1 Monitor consumer response to planned nursing interventions and progress toward planned goals and interventions, and document and report to the appropriate members of the health care team

6.2 Initiate appropriate first aid/emergency treatment in response to adverse reactions or complications

6.3 Report and document first aid/emergency treatment and consumer response to the treatment