Overview of Education on Health Care

• Historical Foundation of the Nurse Educator Role
• • Health education has long been considered a standard care-giving role of the nurse.
• Patient teaching is recognized as an independent nursing function.
• Nursing practice has expanded to include education in the broad concepts of health and illness
• Historical Foundation (Organizations and Agencies Promulgating Standards and Mandates)
• 1. National League of Nursing Education (NLNE)or National League of Nursing (NLN)First observed health teaching as an important function within the scope of nursing practice. Responsible for identifying course content for curriculum on principles of teaching and learning.
• 2. ANA-American Nurses Association: Responsible for establishing standards and qualifications for practice, including patient teaching.
• 3. ICN- International Council of Nurses: Endorses health education as an essential component of nursing care delivery.
• 4. State Nurse Practice Acts: Universally includes teaching within the scope of nursing practice.
• 5. JCAHO- Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization: Accreditation mandates require evidence of patient education to improve outcomes.
• 6. AHA-American Hospital Association: Patient's Bill of Rights ensures that client receive complete and current information.
• 7. Pew Health Professions Commission: Puts forth a set of health profession competencies for the 21st Century. Over one-half of recommendations pertain to importance of patient and staff education.