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Addressing substance use disorder and diversion in the healthcare environment

February 1, 2021

The prevalence of SUD among healthcare workers is estimated to be similar to that of the general population. The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) reports that approximately…

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BEAM: The behavioral evaluation and addiction management team

July 12, 2021

Shining a light to reduce hospital workplace violence. Takeaways: Healthcare workers are more likely to be victims of serious violence than those working in the private sector. Almost…

Nurse suicide prevention starts with crisis intervention

January 29, 2021

Make a plan to protect yourself and your colleagues. Takeaways: An organization-wide anonymous encrypted screening program to detect nurses at risk for suicide is an evidence-based approach to…

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March 13, 2019

Supporting veterans with substance use disorder Veterans are considered to be highly affected by the increased amount of pressure put on them…while in combat. One of the issues…

Treating pain while mindful of opioid risks

October 2, 2020

Nurses can help avoid negative effects of opioids while ensuring patient pain is managed. Takeaways: Pain management can be complicated by individual patients’ previous pain experiences, genetics, ability…

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When a BON disciplinary process is based on substance use disorder: Part 1

March 13, 2019

This first in a two-part series reviews the complaint process and approach alternatives. Takeaways: Nurses misuse drugs to the same extent as the general population. Boards of nursing have…