Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace
Learn to recognize and address impairment in healthcare settings to protect patient safety. This 2-hour course meets Florida’s CE requirement on workplace impairment. Credits are reported to CE Broker and/or CPE Monitor for easy compliance.
About this course
Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace is a 2-hour continuing education (CE) course for healthcare professionals focused on the early detection, intervention, and prevention of impairment in clinical settings. Impairment—whether caused by substance use, emotional distress, or untreated health conditions—can jeopardize patient safety and the integrity of care delivery.
This course is designed for nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and allied health providers who are responsible for maintaining a safe and professional environment. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing impairment in colleagues and outlines both ethical and legal responsibilities for reporting and response.
Key topics include:
Defining impairment in healthcare practice
Distinguishing impairment from fatigue or burnout
Common risk factors and causes among healthcare workers
Identifying behavioral and physical signs of impairment and drug diversion
Legal requirements and reporting procedures
Approaching impaired colleagues with compassion and professionalism
Prevention strategies and workplace support systems
The course uses real-world scenarios and evidence-based strategies to help healthcare providers understand how to manage impairment while preserving trust and safety. You’ll gain tools to take appropriate, effective action in difficult situations and contribute to a culture that prioritizes well-being, accountability, and ethical care.
Whether you work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, long-term care facility, or other healthcare setting, this course will strengthen your ability to safeguard both patients and colleagues.
Course Accreditation
Instructors
Patricia Dunn DNP, APRN, FNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse and 20 years as a Registered Nurse. She has served as an APRN for Florida Pain Institute, Heart Rhythm Associates of Brevard, House Calls of Central Florida. She earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Walden University, Minneapolis.
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