Registered nurses and other health care professionals are not immune from the diseases of substance use disorder or mental illness. Experts estimate that at least 10 percent of the general population will have a problem with alcohol or drugs at some point in their lives. Health care professionals, including registered nurses, may be particularly susceptible to substance abuse problems due to the stresses of working in a health care environment as well as an increased opportunity to obtain controlled substances.

This five-hour seminar is designed to provide hospitals with critical information on the BRN Intervention Program and Diversion Program for other Licensing Boards. The seminar will feature Virginia Matthews, Project Manager for MAXIMUS, the Boards’ administrative vendor, and Gina Skinner, BRN Intervention Program Analyst, who will explain the roles and responsibilities of the diversion program. The seminar will also address the stigma of drug addiction, diversion program controversies and will present data on the effectiveness of the diversion program.

Schedule

• Los Angles – April 10
• Inland Empire – April 11

Objectives

At the conclusion of the program, participating health care managers will be able to:

1. Understand the disease of Substance Use Disorder and its impact on the health care profession
2. Identify the signs and symptoms of impairment and diversion in the workplace
3. Learn about the Diversion Program and its role in ensuring safe health care
4. Identify the manager’s responsibility in ensuring a professional’s successful return to safe practice

Who Should Attend?

• Human Resources Executives/Directors/Specialists
• Nurse Directors/Managers/Supervisors
• Rehab Directors/Managers/Supervisors
• Chief Nursing Officers/Executives
• Pharmacy Directors/Managers/Supervisors
• Physician Assistants