Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace Nursing CE Course

Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace Nursing CE Course is organized by NursingCE.com. ,,Release Date: December 07, 2020,Expiration Date: December 07, 2023,,Learning Objectives:,After this activity, the nurse should be prepared to:,• Recognize the statistics regarding substance use disorder (SUD) in the United States and among health care providers specifically,• Discuss the identified risk factors and effective methods for preventing SUD,• Highlight the indicators of SUD and drug diversion that a health care provider should be watchful for in the workplace,• Clarify the professional, ethical, and personal responsibilities of a nurse with concerns regarding the potential impairment of a coworker,• Briefly review the investigation and intervention steps that should occur when substance abuse is suspected in a health care provider,• Describe the diagnostic criteria and the treatment options available to health care providers diagnosed with SUD, including alternative-to-discipline programs (ATDs or ADPs), residential programs, and outpatient programs,• Discuss the return-to-work procedures for health care providers diagnosed with SUD,,Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.