Other Titles
Nurses' Health Concerns
Abstract
An estimated 2 million Americans reported narcotic abuse or dependence in 2014. Prevalence of substance abuse in nursing parallels the general population. Identification of signs and symptoms of abuse, diversion and best practice strategies for investigation are essential for nursing leaders in their role to foster safety in the workplace.
Sigma Membership
Alpha Phi
Lead Author Affiliation
Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Nurse Leaders, Safe Environment, Prevention, Surveillance, Detection, Substance Abuse and Misuse in Nursing
Recommended Citation
O'Flaherty, Deirdre; Lewis-Holman, Seon; and Macyk, Irene, "Prevention surveillance and investigation of controlled substance misuse in the workplace: The nurse leaders' role" (2018). INRC (Congress). 122.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2018/presentations_2018/122
Conference Name
29th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Melbourne, Australia
Conference Year
2018
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Prevention surveillance and investigation of controlled substance misuse in the workplace: The nurse leaders' role
Melbourne, Australia
An estimated 2 million Americans reported narcotic abuse or dependence in 2014. Prevalence of substance abuse in nursing parallels the general population. Identification of signs and symptoms of abuse, diversion and best practice strategies for investigation are essential for nursing leaders in their role to foster safety in the workplace.