COMPETENCY STANDARDS FOR SPECIALIZATION IN MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH NURSING

AND RUBRICS FOR LEVELS 3 - 5

Competency Area Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

Competent Proficient Expert
A.Safe and Quality NCMCNL3A01 NCMCNL4A01 NCMCNL5A01
Nursing Care Secure complete and accurate Identify high-risk patient’s Prioritize critical and life
1.Assessment health status of a normal and problems based on the threatening problems based on
at- risk pregnant woman assessment the assessment

A.Safe and Quality NCMCNL3A02 NCMCNL4A02 NCMCNL5A02

Nursing Care Identify nursing care needed Plan a range of nursing care Modify the plan of nursing care
2.Planning for normal and at-risk pregnant strategies and approaches to suited for critical and life-
woman ensure continuity of care to threatening patient conditions
high risk pregnant woman

A.Safe and Quality NCMCNL3A03 NCMCNL4A03 NCMCNL5A03

Nursing Care Implement care plan on problems Develop an adaptive care plan Implement appropriate
3. Implementation identified for a normal and at-risk for problems related to high- interventions based on
pregnant woman risk pregnant patients anticipated critical scenarios

A.Safe and Quality NCMCNL3A04 NCMCNL4A04 NCMCNL5A04

Nursing Care Evaluate effectiveness of nursing Analyze effectiveness of nursing Monitor the effects of the
4. Evaluation care utilized to normal and at risk management to high risk nursing care utilized on critical
pregnancy pregnant woman and life-threatening scenarios
B. Health Education NCMCNL3B01 NCMCNL4B01 NCMCNL5B01
Discuss health teachings to a Conduct health education Develop tools and materials for
client according to her needs class/program to identified health education
clients
C. Communication NCMCNL3C01 NCMCNL4C01 NCMCNL5C01
Provide correct information to Answer queries from the client Offer suggestions based on client
client and family and family and family’s queries
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Competent
D. Teamwork NCGENL3D01
Establish collaborative working
relationships within nursing and
other members of the health
care team in planning and
providing care for the clients
E. Ethical Judgment and NCGENL3E01
Decision Making Apply institutional policies and
regulations regarding client
care and professional decorum
while making prudent
decisions
F. Management of NCGENL3F01
Resources and the Maintain availability and
Environment functionality of equipment
and supplies to meet patient
care needs
G. Records Management NCGENL3G01
Complete a comprehensive
documentation and recording of
all data obtained from
assessment and care using
standard methods, forms, and
protocols, while maintaining
confidentiality of the client
Level 4
Proficient
NCGENL4D01
Coordinate accordingly with
other members of the
healthcare team regarding
client care
NCGENL4E01
Analyze situations and guide
clients and significant others in
making decisions in response to
ethical issues concerning patient
care (Discharge Against Medical
Advice or DAMA, Transfer to
Hospital Of Choice or THOC,
etc.)
NCGENL4F01
Anticipate needed medical
supplies, medical equipment,
drugs and medicines
NCGENL4G01
Formulate measures for
continuous quality improvement
on current systems and policies
pertaining to records
management
Level 5
Expert
NCGENL5D01
Integrate multi-disciplinary
management and linkages to
client care
NCGENL5E01
Participate in the review of
institution's existing policies
related to ethical issue and its
implementation
NCGENL5F01
Recommend strategies to
maximize cost effectiveness of
resources
NCGENL5G01
Perform regular review and
updating of policies to
continuously improve the record
management
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Competent Proficient Expert
H. Quality Improvement NCGENL3H01 NCGENL4H01 NCGENL5H01
Participate in the formulation of Implement guidelines and Ensure absolute compliance in the
guidelines and activities of the activities of the following: guidelines and activities of the
following: ● ISO 9001:2015 (if following:
● ISO 9001:2015 applicable) ● ISO 9001:2015 (if
(if applicable) ● CQI applicable)
● CQI ● Nursing Service Audit ● CQI
● Nursing Service Audit ● Nursing Service Audit

I. Compliance with Policy NCGENL3I01 NCGENL4I01 NCGENL5I01

and Legislation Practice patient care consistent
with safety goals, national laws on
health, the Philippine Nursing Act
and hospital policies, rules and
regulations
J. Research/Evidence-based NCGENL3J01
practice Participate in a research
study that addresses general
nursing problems, needs, and
issues
Recommend Plan of Action on
identified nursing issues
NCGENL4J01
Conduct research study that
addresses problems, needs and
issues relevant to nursing
specialty
Develop policies based on
identified issues and concerns
to ensure quality and safe
patient care and management
NCGENL5J01
Serve as a mentor, adviser or
principal investigator to
enhance or improve nursing
specialty practice

K. Leadership and NCGENL3K01 NCGENL4K01 NCGENL5K01

Management Delegate appropriate tasks Supervise the delegations of Mentor others in leading
and assignments to staff and tasks at appropriate level and effective time management in
allied nursing personnel assignments patient care

L. Professional/Personal NCGENL3L01 NCGENL4L01 NCGENL5L01

Development Participate actively in different Conduct lectures and act as Design lectures and seminars
professional and personal resource person to different related to nursing specialty
development nursing courses as part of
programs/activities
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Competent
M. Personal Mastery NCGENL3M01
Demonstrate professional values
and decorum in all aspects
of nursing practice
Level 4 Level 5
Proficient Expert
professional & personal
development
NCGENL4M01 NCGENL5M01
Monitor professional and Act as a role model to
personal decorum at all levels of professionalism
nursing personnel within the and ethical behavior
standards of nursing practice
that provides motivation and
allows growth & productivity