Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace for Florida Nurses

Objectives: Identify risk factors and signs of impairment in the workplace. Describe indicators of possible diversion of controlled substances. Discuss barriers to early identification of impaired nurses. Understand regulatory mandates that govern discipline and treatment of impaired nurses in Florida. Summarize the essential steps to report or refer a nurse who may be impaired. Outline the services provided by the Intervention Project for Nurses in Florida. Describe employer initiatives aimed at prevention and early identification of impairment in the workplace.

Description: REQUIRED FOR FLORIDA RN/LPN/ARNP/CNS: Fulfills requirement for 2 hours of CE on recognizing and responding to signs and behaviors that may be associated with impairment in the workplace.