Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace

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Educator CHEAP CE FOR NURSES

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Method Computer-Based Training

Course overview

Impairment in the workplace is a common problem in healthcare and it is estimated that 10% of healthcare providers will experience impairment during their career. However, only two out of three healthcare providers will be reported for impairment. This happens for several reasons and poses significant risks to the healthcare provider, patients that they care for, and the institution that they work for. To reduce the risks associated with alcohol and substance use, the healthcare provider must be able to identify it, recognize the symptoms, have knowledge of common laws, know how to report the impairment, and understand the various evaluations and treatments.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Florida Board of Nursing

APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

2h General

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Disclosure statements

By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

· Define alcohol and substance addiction

· Describe behaviors and risk factors of impairment in the workplace

· Analyze barriers to early identification of impaired healthcare providers

· Understand regulatory mandates that govern discipline and treatment of impaired nurses in Florida

· Summarize the essential steps to report or refer a nurse who may be impaired

· Outline the treatments available to healthcare providers who ae impaired in the workplace

Policy Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of Cheap CE For Nurses.

Disclosures

Cheap CE For Nurses and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.