REG105 - Drug Use and the Workplace (0.5 HR)

Purpose: The healthcare employee will enhance his/her recognition of alcohol and other drug (substance) abuse in the workplace setting.

Objectives:

1. List and discuss problems that can occur in the workplace as a result of a substance-impaired employee; 
2. Discuss testing for drug/alcohol use; 
3. Identify signs of drug/alcohol abuse; 
4. Discuss responsibilities of the co-worker in reporting inappropriate behavior that may result from substance abuse in the workplace.

Continuing Education Credits: 0.5 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 0.5 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 0.5contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0.5 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0.5 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0.5 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 0.5 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.