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Investigating narcotic diversion

J T Ashton, J Bay

    Nursing Management
    |March 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Nurse managers must establish clear policies for handling narcotics and addressing drug impairment. Promptly investigating suspected substance abuse and referring nurses to recovery programs is crucial for patient safety and professional accountability.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Nursing Practice
    • Substance Abuse Intervention

    Background:

    • Healthcare management holds responsibility for creating policies concerning narcotic handling and drug-related incidents.
    • Both nurse managers and peers frequently report feeling unprepared to manage instances of drug impairment within the nursing staff.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the responsibilities of management in establishing protocols for narcotic handling and addressing drug impairment.
    • To emphasize the importance of a structured approach for nurses suspecting peer substance abuse.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of management responsibilities in policy development for narcotic handling and incident intervention.
    • Description of the process for investigating suspected peer drug impairment, including documentation checks and observation of diversion signs.

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  • Outline of confrontation and referral procedures for nurses exhibiting signs of substance abuse.

    • Main Results:

    • Management is tasked with creating comprehensive policies for narcotic management and drug-incident response.
    • Nurses often lack preparedness in addressing peer drug impairment.
    • A systematic approach involving documentation review and observation is necessary for identifying narcotic diversion.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management policies are essential for addressing narcotic handling and drug impairment in nursing.
    • Clear procedures for reporting, investigating, and intervening in suspected substance abuse are vital.
    • Referral to peer assistance or recovery programs is a critical step upon confirmation of substance abuse.