Nursing administrators' responses to physically, mentally, and substance-impaired nurses

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Administration
• Occupational Health

Background:

• Impaired nurses pose risks to patient safety and healthcare environments.
• Identifying and managing impaired nurses is crucial for healthcare quality.
• Nursing administrators' responses to nurse impairment require investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate nursing administrators' reactions toward nurses with physical, mental, or substance use impairments.
• To understand the current practices and perceptions regarding impaired nurses in healthcare settings.

Main Methods:

• A survey was conducted among nursing administrators.
• The survey aimed to gather data on their responses to nurse impairment.

Main Results:

• The study presents the findings from the survey on administrator reactions.
• Results detail how administrators approach and manage nurses with impairments.

Conclusions:

• Findings offer insights into administrator responses to impaired nurses.
• The study highlights the importance of effective identification and management strategies.