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Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace - FL Nurses

This course satisfies the requirements put forth by the Florida Board of Nursing for the required course on recognizing impairment in the workplace. We will cover identifying the signs of impairment in the workplace, what employers can do to promote safety and the essential steps to report a suspected case of impairment.
2 CEU hours Patsy Barnes, RN, BA Free retakes
Pre-Approved for
CA BRNCE Broker ProviderDelaware BON

Course Overview

This course satisfies the requirements put forth by the Florida Board of Nursing for the required course on recognizing impairment in the workplace. We will cover identifying the signs of impairment in the workplace, what employers can do to promote safety and the essential steps to report a suspected case of impairment. The mandatory reporting law will be covered, as well as the treatment programs and their management by IPN. It concludes with several cases of co-worker impairment behaviors..

Course Format

This course is online. All course material is available online and is accessible immediately after purchase from your account homepage. Certificate of Completion is available immediately upon passing the exam.

Course Objectives

  1. Define the term impairment as it refers to the healthcare professional
  2. Identify the signs of impairment in healthcare workers
  3. List the risks associated with the abuse of drugs and alcohol for nurses in particular
  4. Explain the signs of drug diversion
  5. Discuss the steps employers can take to promote safety and provide assistance
  6. State the mandatory requirements of Florida Nurse Practice Act regarding impairment
  7. Define the purpose of the IPN in Florida and treatment programs offered
  8. List steps in reporting of suspected impairment of a colleague

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First chapter, narrated audio.
Customer Testimonial

"An excellent course in Case Management essentials. Reading materials and testing are useful tools in learning about Case Management."

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Course Outline

10 sections · final assessment · downloadable certificate

1
Introduction
2
Definition of Impairment
3
Risk Factors
4
Recognizing Signs of Impairment in the Workplace
5
Drug Diversion
6
Steps for Employers to Follow
7
Nurse Practice Act
8
Treatment Programs for Impaired Healthcare Professionals
9
Reporting a Suspected Impaired Healthcare Professional
10
Conclusion
Final assessment
Unlimited retakes

Approvals & accreditation

AAACEUs is an approved provider for the following boards. This course counts toward continuing education for 3 credentials.

Credential Board Hours
CA BRN California Board of Nursing 2
CE Broker Provider Florida Board of Nursing 2
Delaware BON Delaware Board of Nursing 2
Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace - FL Nurses
$16 · 2h

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