Impairment in the Workplace for Florida

Course Code: REL-ALL-0-IWF

Hours: 2

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
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.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: All Healthcare Settings.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.