Institute for Mental Health Advocacy A M E R I C A N P S Y C H I A - PDF document

APNA 29th Annual Conference Session 2043: October 29, 2015 Institute for Mental Health Advocacy A M E R I C A N P S Y C H I A T R I C N U R S E S A S S O C I A T I O N A N N U A L C O N F E R E N C E 2 0 1 5 Disclosure Statement Interactive panel presenters have no conflicts of interest or com m ercial support related to the content of this presentation, nor w ill there be any presentation of off-label m edication use. Objectives  Describe the role of the Institute for Mental Health Advocacy.  Discuss current tools on line and available in the community.  Explore advocacy in the role of RN, APRN and Consumer/ Community leader. Brotzge 1

APNA 29th Annual Conference Session 2043: October 29, 2015 APNA Vision Facilitate professional advancement by providing: Quality psychiatric-mental health nursing continuing education   A wealth of resources for established, emerging, and prospective PMH nurses  A community of dynamic collaboration Advocate for mental health care through: Development of positions on key issues   Widespread dissemination of current knowledge and developments in PMH nursing  Collaboration with consumer groups  Promotion of evidence based advances in recovery-focused assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of persons with mental illness and substance use disorders. Institute Vision/ Mission The Institute for Mental Health Advocacy is the conduit for monitoring legislative, regulatory, and policy matters affecting mental health. The Institute works to inform PMH nurses about these issues and helps coordinate organizational responses. Providing a voice for psychiatric-mental health nurses Institute Structure  Co-chairs report to the president  Steering Com m ittee reports to the office of the president regarding specific organizations and activities being monitored  Advisory Panel provides input on special projects and advocacy efforts Brotzge 2

APNA 29th Annual Conference Session 2043: October 29, 2015 Mental Health Advocacy: Utilizing Science and Education  Legislation Proposal and enactm ent of law s that affect directly im pact health care, healthcare financing, reim bursem ent, and system s of health care w hich im pact nursing practice  Policy Issues that affect the practice of psychiatric nursing  Regulation Governm ental oversight of m ental health care Monitoring and Surveillance  Identify the area of advocacy Legislation, policy, or regulatory  Highlight the issue  Offer reference or resource  Review in Steering Committee and Expert Panel  Identify action Items  Provide feedback to the Office of the President / Board State Tracking Tool  Filters pending and recently passed state legislation relevant to nursing, mental health, and health care in general.  Available on the APNA website at: http:/ / www.apna.org/ i4a/ pages/ index.cfm?pageID=5798  Reports and dissemination:  Chapter Presidents receive more filtered monthly reports on important PMH nursing issues in their states  Listed in Monthly issues of APNA New s: The Psychiatric Nursing Voice  IMHA monitors the information looking at trends across state boundaries. Brotzge 3

APNA 29th Annual Conference Session 2043: October 29, 2015 Panel Discussion  How to advocate under APNA guidelines  View of advocacy from an RN/ APRN/ Consumer  Small group discussion Brotzge 4

APNA 29th Annual Conference Session 2043: October 29, 2015 Advocacy & Knowledge – Mem ber Benefits  Translating APNA’s mission surrounding science and education to advocacy.  Tools you can use:  Member Bridge  Digital Membership to ANA  Position Statements  Access to Best Practices  Networking and Benchmarking  Scope & Standards  Reports and Surveys  State Tracking Tool  Links to advocacy tools, healthcare reform involvement and more! Call for IMHA Volunteers Shape the future of psychiatric nursing by getting involved and providing a voice for psychiatric nurses. Brotzge 5