Vision
The Institute for Mental Health Advocacy will be the conduit for monitoring legislative, regulatory and policy matters affecting mental health. The Institute will work to inform PMHN nurses about these issues and help coordinate organizational response.
Initial Actions
1. Identify co-chairs and steering committee
2. Organize work groups
3. Set up system for monitoring web
4. Electronic Newsletters to disseminate information to members on a timely basis
5. Institute in place by Annual Conference
Structure
Two co-chairs reporting to the office of the president
• Legislative
• Regulatory
• Policy
APNA Health Care Reform Involvement
Institute for Mental Health Advocacy Members
Scope of Practice Legislative Database
