Impairment in the Workplace for Florida
Hours: 2.00
Professional impairment is a significant risk factor for individuals receiving nursing care. A nurse’s inability to provide services in a manner consistent with generally accepted nursing standards, for whatever reason, increases the likelihood of adverse outcomes and is generally considered unethical.
This course is designed to assist you in identifying various signs of impairment in the workplace. It will also support the development of your capacity to identify self-impairment. The course will review various steps that can be taken if impairment is identified, as well as various aspects of organizational policy that can be implemented to reduce the likelihood that impairment will occur in the workplace.
Throughout the course, you will be guided through interactive learning exercises and activities that are meant to reinforce the material you are reviewing and enhance the learning experience.
The goal of this course is to provide nurses in the state of Florida with knowledge of best practices and applicable law surrounding impairment in the workplace.
Professional impairment is a significant risk factor for individuals receiving nursing care. A nurse’s inability to provide services in a manner consistent with generally accepted nursing standards, for whatever reason, increases the likelihood of adverse outcomes and is generally considered unethical. This course is designed to assist you in identifying various signs of impairment in the workplace. It will also support the development of your capacity to identify self-impairment. The course will review various steps that can be taken if impairment is identified, as well as various aspects of organizational policy that can be implemented to reduce the likelihood that impairment will occur in the workplace. Throughout the course, you will be guided through interactive learning exercises and activities that are meant to reinforce the material you are reviewing and enhance the learning experience. The goal of this course is to provide nurses in the state of Florida with knowledge of best practices and applicable law surrounding impairment in the workplace.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 2.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 2.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Define impairment.
List three signs of impairment in yourself and others.
Identify three risk factors for impairment.
Outline three steps that you should take once impairment has been identified.
Identify two aspects of the Intervention Project for Nurses.
Describe three organizational best practices regarding the prevention of impairment in the workplace.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Introduction to Professional Impairment
Meet Evelyn
What Is Impairment?
Examples of Impairment in the Workplace
The Scope of the Problem
Review
Summary
Section 3: Behaviors Associated with Professional Impairment
Remaining Vigilant
Personal Behaviors
Workplace Signs and Behaviors
Medical and Physical Signs
Social Signs
Professional Problems
Important Note
Review
Summary
Section 4: Risk Factors and Negative Consequences
Risk Factors for Impairment
Substance-Related Impairment
Mental Health Related Impairment
Protective Factors: Physical and Emotional
Protective Factors: Social/Spiritual and Workplace
Negative Consequences: Patient
Negative Consequences: Colleagues
Negative Consequences: Healthcare Organization
Negative Consequences: Self
Review
Summary
Section 5: Discussing Impairment
Addressing Professional Impairment
Addressing Nursing Impairment
The Ethical Case for Addressing Impairment
How to Address Impairment
Addressing Impairment
Workplace Intervention: What to Do
Workplace Intervention: What Not to Do
Workplace Intervention
Return to Work Issues
Review
Section Summary
Section 6: Mandatory Reporting Law
Florida’s Mandatory Reporting Law
Essential Steps to Making a Report
When to Report
How to Report Impairment
What Happens Next
Frequently Asked Questions
Review
Summary
Section 7: The Intervention Project for Nurses
The Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN)
Objectives of the Intervention Project for Nurses
Initial Paperwork for Accessing Intervention Project for Nurses Services
Evaluation of the Impaired Provider
Levels of Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Determining Level of Care
Fitness to Practice
Monitoring Agreement
Case Management Services
Toxicology Screening
Nurse Support Groups
Review
IPN Progress Evaluation
IPN Work Performance Evaluation
Return to Practice
Review
Summary
Section 8: Employer Initiatives to Prevent Impairment
Employer Initiatives to Prevent Impairment
Policies and Procedures
Policies and Procedures: Substance Use and Drug Diversion
Policies and Procedures: Drug Diversion Prevention
Policies and Procedures: Drug Testing
Policies and Procedures: Professional Wellness
Review
Employee Assistance Programs
Employee Assistance Programs: Employee Support
Employee Assistance Programs: Organizational Risk and Employee Wellness
Employee Assistance Programs: Business Value
Review
Summary
Section 9: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Expert Reviewer: Bryn Davis, LPC, MAC
Bryn Davis received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Sociology from the University of Virginia and a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lynchburg College. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. She also holds a national certification as a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) through NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. Additionally, she is certified as a Clinical Telemental Health Provider. Prior to joining Relias in 2020, she served as Clinical Director of a community mental health agency, developed an intensive treatment program for individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders, and provided outpatient counseling focused on trauma-informed care. Disclosure: Bryn Davis, LPC, MAC has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: All Healthcare Settings.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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