DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this course is to increase the awareness of healthcare professionals regarding workplace impairment. Learners will achieve the following objectives:
- Describe workplace impairment in the healthcare field and its impact on healthcare professionals
- Describe the regulatory and professional bodies addressing impaired professionals in the healthcare workforce
- Identify signs and symptoms of workplace impairment
- Identify the appropriate course of action to follow upon identification of an impaired healthcare professional
- Outline the process for treatment of an impaired professional
- Summarize employer initiatives and responsibilities in relation to impaired healthcare professional programs.
Workplace Impairment is a required continuing education topic for nurses in the state of Florida. Course is approved for 2.5 CE/Contact Hours for Certified Nursing Assistants in Florida. Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Tags: 2.5 CE/Contact Hours, Florida Board of Nursing, FL BON, Florida Certified Nursing Assistants, FL CNA, Healthcare Industry, Healthcare Professionals, Healthcare Workers, Healthcare Workforce, Impaired Healthcare Professionals, Workplace, Workplace Impairments