Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace | March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024

This mandatory Florida course sheds light on the significance of substance use disorders and impairment in nurses. It equips professionals with the knowledge to identify signs and symptoms of impairment in the workplace, and provides strategies for associates to address this critical issue.

Hosted In-person / Virtually:

     Attend in the NCHFL Auditorium or via Teams.

Faculty:

     Sophy Rodriguez MSN, RN, CPN

     Kara Wetterman BSN, RN, 

Program Directors:     

     Questions can be directed to Kelly Eberbach at Kelly.Eberbach@Nemours.Org. 

Target Audience

This course is recommended for RNs and other members of the healthcare team and has been approved for Florida mandatory license renewal continuing education. 

Learning Objectives

At the end of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss the scope of the problem of impaired colleagues in the healthcare environment.
  • Identify risk factors related to substance abuse by healthcare professionals and describe signs of impairment.
  • Explain the treatment options offered for impaired nurses by the Florida Board of Nursing
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 MOC ABS – Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 2.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 2.00 continuing education credits.
  • 2.00 Nursing Contact Hour – Florida Board of Nursing

    Provider approved by the Florida Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number # 50-1428.

    This activity is designated for 2.00 contact hours.

Course opens: 
12/26/2023
Course expires: 
12/31/2024
Event starts: 
03/28/2024 - 5:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
03/28/2024 - 7:00pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Florida Licensure Mandatory Continuing Education
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I. Introduction

II. Understanding Impairment

  1. Types of Impairment
  2. Signs and Symptoms of Impairment
  3. Risk Factors

III. Identifying Drug Diversion

  1. Definition and Scope
  2. Red Flags
  3. Reporting Procedures

IV. Prevention and Intervention

  1. Education and Training
  2. Creating a Supportive Environment
  3. Random Drug Testing

V. Legal and Regulatory Considerations

  1. Florida Laws and Regulations
  2. Case Studies and Scenarios

VI. Conclusion

Speaker(s)

Petro Mattis williams, BSc. Psychology and MA. in Human Resources Management. Senior Professional in HR ( SPHR) certification

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Nemours Children’s Health is accredited by the Florida Board of Nursing to provide nursing continuing education. Provider #50-1428 approved activity for 2.0 contact hours.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 MOC ABS – Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 2.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 2.00 continuing education credits.
  • 2.00 Nursing Contact Hour – Florida Board of Nursing

    Provider approved by the Florida Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number # 50-1428.

    This activity is designated for 2.00 contact hours.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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