GOVERNANCE IN MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

Introduction: Governance is a term that is applied to gather all activities that promote, review, measure and monitor the quality of patient care into an integrated and coherent whole. The aim is to adhere to the concept of governance in psychiatric nursing. This research method uses a literature review searching electronic data base. Conclusion Governance is the primary vehicle used by hospitals to be responsible for protecting high standards of health care (including dealing with poor performance professionals), for continuing to improve the quality of their services, and for creating and maintaining an environment where clinical excellence can flourish. The principles developed by interdisciplinary working groups are reviewed for clarity and usefulness by health managers, clinical directors, senior nurses and midwives, health and social care professionals and patient groups.