Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace - FL Nurses (FL1015)

Course Format

This course is online. All course material is available online and is accessible immediately after purchase from your account homepage.

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 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

Course Outline