Impairment in the Workplace for Nurses

The purpose of this course is to teach nurses to recognize and respond appropriately to the signs and behaviors that may be associated with a disability in the workplace. Includes information on treatment programs, ethics, Nursing Compact laws and reporting suspected impairment.

• Nurses seeking training in workplace impairment

• Identify risk factors and signs of impairment.
• Analyze barriers to early identification of impaired nurses.
• Describe behaviors that may indicate diversion of controlled substances.
• Understand regulatory mandates that govern discipline and treatment of impaired nurses.
• Recall essential steps to report or refer a nurse who may be impaired.
• Outline existing services available to nurses with substance use disorders.
• Summarize employer initiatives aimed at prevention and early identification of impairment in the workplace.