ACN is committed to representing the knowledge and expertise of our Members in policy development throughout the Australian health and aged care system. In this series we want to share what ACN is doing in the policy space with our Members and followers and how your contributions shape our messages to the many consultations that we get involved in.
by ACN Policy Team
In June 2018, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) released a revised and consolidated version of the Registered Nurse Accreditation Standards 2012 (the draft standards) in their Review of Registered Nurse Accreditation Standards, Consultation paper 2. ANMAC sought feedback from stakeholders to ensure the draft standards were contemporary and aligned with Australian and international best practice standards.
ACN members provided extensive feedback on the consolidated five standard draft, helping inform ACN’s comments. ACN’s response emphasised the clear focus of the draft standards on contemporary issues that were flexible enough to accommodate advancing technologies whilst also continuing to address the requirements for practice as a registered nurse as outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). ACN is particularly supportive of the inclusion of the following contemporary issues:
– Indigenous perspective on program design and development.
– Teaching of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ history, culture and health.
– Equity and diversity.
– Pastoral/personal service.
– Importance of English language skills.
– Statement of minimum hours of quality professional experience.
– Inclusion of health informatics and simulation training.
Please click here for more detail on ACN’s response to ANMAC.
For more information, please contact the ACN Policy team on policy@acn.edu.au
