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Substance abuse among nurses--intercession and intervention.

Debra Dunn1

  • 1St Joseph's Wayne Hospital, NJ, USA.

AORN Journal
|December 17, 2005
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Reporting a coworker with a substance abuse problem is challenging for nurses. This article offers guidance on confronting peers, documenting behaviors, and reporting concerns to management for intervention and support.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Management
  • Addiction Medicine

Background:

  • Substance abuse among healthcare professionals poses significant risks.
  • Nurses often face ethical dilemmas when confronting peer substance abuse.
  • Silence regarding coworker substance abuse can jeopardize patient safety and professional integrity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide practical strategies for nurses addressing coworker substance abuse.
  • To outline the responsibilities of nurse managers in substance abuse cases.
  • To detail support systems and return-to-work protocols for affected nurses.

Main Methods:

  • Review of best practices in peer intervention for substance abuse.
  • Guidance on documentation of nursing behaviors related to substance abuse.

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  • Explanation of management's role in counseling and remediation.

    • Main Results:

    • Empowering staff nurses with actionable steps to address substance abuse.
    • Clarifying the process for reporting and intervention.
    • Highlighting the importance of remediation and support programs.

    Conclusions:

    • Proactive intervention and clear reporting protocols are crucial for managing nurse substance abuse.
    • Managerial support and structured remediation programs facilitate recovery and safe return to practice.
    • Education on substance abuse is vital for all healthcare professionals.