Nurses recovering from substance use disorders: a review of policies and position statements.

ABSTRACT: The authors review policy initiatives and professional organization position statements that hospital and nursing administrators should be familiar with to respond effectively to public and policy-maker concerns about substance use in healthcare settings. Detecting and addressing substance use disorders proactively and systematically are essential for 2 reasons: to protect patient safety and to enable healthcare professionals to recognize problems early and intervene swiftly. The authors identify key points and gaps in existing policy statements.

SUBMITTER: Monroe T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6472925 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature