Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace for Florida Nurses

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2 CE Contact Hours

$9.95

This course is designed to help Florida nurses fulfill their continuing education requirements while deepening their understanding of workplace impairment and related state laws. It equips nursing professionals with the skills to recognize impairment, uphold workplace safety, and comply with mandatory reporting regulations.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identifying the signs of impairment in the workplace;
2. Describe employer initiatives to promote safety and provide assistance;
3. Verbalize the essential steps to make a report or referral;
4. Discuss the mandatory reporting law, Section 464.018, F.S.;
5. Mention treatment programs for impaired practitioners, Section 456.076, F.S.
6. Describe impairment treatment

Description

Details

Impairment in the workplace poses risks to patient care, team collaboration, and overall safety. This course thoroughly explores how to identify impairment, the responsibilities of employers, and the legal framework that supports impaired healthcare professionals in Florida. Participants will gain a solid grasp of Section 464.018, F.S. (Florida’s mandatory reporting law) and Section 456.076, F.S. (treatment programs for impaired practitioners), preparing them to address these situations with professionalism and empathy.

Learning Objectives

By completing this course, participants will be able to:

Recognize common signs of impairment in a healthcare setting.
Explain workplace initiatives that promote safety and support affected employees.
Outline the correct procedures for reporting or referring an impaired practitioner.
Summarize Florida’s mandatory reporting law (Section 464.018, F.S.).
Identify available treatment programs as outlined in Section 456.076, F.S.
Understand the fundamental principles of impairment treatment.

Course Completion Requirements:

To receive full CE credit, participants must:

Register for the course.
Review all course materials.
Complete the post-test with a passing score of 70% or higher.
Submit the course evaluation survey.

Note: Some courses may include additional requirements, such as participation in discussion boards or completion of practice exercises.

Important Disclosures:

Conflict of Interest: The planners, authors, and presenters involved in this course have no financial or commercial conflicts of interest to disclose.
Commercial Support: This CE activity does not receive financial backing or sponsorship from external sources.
Non-Endorsement: Course approval for continuing education does not imply endorsement of any specific product, service, or company mentioned within the material.
Off-Label Product Use: No content in this course discusses the off-label use of FDA-approved products or medications.

Key Course Benefits:

Meets Florida Board of Nursing’s continuing education requirement on recognizing workplace impairment.
Provides practical strategies to foster a safer, more supportive work environment.
Offers clear, structured guidance on Florida’s reporting laws and assistance programs for impaired professionals.

Approvals and Accreditation:

The CE Learning Network (CELN) is an accredited provider of continuing nursing education recognized by:

Florida Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing

This course adheres to the rigorous standards softhe American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation, ensuring high-quality continuing education.

Approved for:

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
Registered Nurses (RNs)
Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs)
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs)

Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace for Florida Nurses