Continuing Education Credit Designation
This educational activity is credited for 2 hours at completion of the activity.
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.
Objectives
- 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 are impaired in the workplace
Policy Statement
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Disclosures
Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.
