Module 1 - CHN

Standard 1

Assessment:The PHN/CHN collects comprehensive data relevant to the health status of the community.

Data Gathering

Methods used by PHN/CHN to collect information, including interviews, observations, surveys, and medical records.

Demographics

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

Health Behaviors

Actions taken by individuals that affect their health.

Social Determinants

Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age that affect health outcomes.

Vulnerable Populations

Groups at higher risk for poor health outcomes due to various factors.

Standard 2

Population Diagnosis and Priorities:The CHN/PHN analyzes assessment data to determine population diagnoses and priorities.

Nursing Diagnosis

A clinical judgment about individual, family, or community responses to actual or potential health problems.

Data Review

The process of examining patterns, trends, and both quantitative and qualitative data.

Standard 3

Outcomes Identification:The CHN/PHN identifies expected outcomes based on population diagnoses and priorities.

Expected Outcome

A specific, measurable change anticipated as a result of nursing interventions.

Standard 4

Planning:The CHN/PHN develops a plan that reflects best practices to achieve expected outcomes.

Health Problem Prioritization

The process of determining which health issues to address first based on their impact.

Standard 5

Implementation:The CHN/PHN puts the identified plan into action by collaborating with others.

Coordination

The organization of programs, services, and activities to implement the health plan.

Health Education

Strategies employed to promote health and prevent disease within the community.

Consultation

Providing expert advice to community groups and officials to facilitate program implementation.

Regulatory Activities

The identification and application of public health laws and regulations.

Standard 6

Evaluation:The CHN/PHN assesses whether the health objectives for the population/community were met.

Standard 7

Quality of Practice:The CHN/PHN enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice systematically.

Standard 8

Education:The CHN/PHN attains knowledge and competency reflecting current practices in nursing and public health.

Standard 9

Professional Practice Evaluation:The CHN/PHN assesses their nursing practice against professional standards and guidelines.

Continuing Education

Ongoing learning to stay updated with trends and practices in nursing.

Standard 10

Collegiality and Professional Relationships:Establishing partnerships with peers and professionals to enhance practice.

Standard 11

Collaboration:Working together with various stakeholders to promote population health.

Standard 12

Ethics:Integrating ethical considerations into all areas of nursing practice.

Standard 13

Research:Incorporating research findings into nursing practice.

Standard 14

Resource Utilization:Considering safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact in planning and delivering health services.

Standard 15

Leadership:The role of the PHN in guiding nursing and public health initiatives.