A manager has documentation to suspect substance abuse by a nurse. The manager meets with HR (human resources) director to determine which course of action should be taken to abide by the organization?s policies
Which of the following statements by the HR director would be appropriate? 1. ?We should meet with the nurse and offer assistance through the employee assistance program.?
2. ?We should confront the employee and discuss involuntary or voluntary termination.?
3. ?You need to meet with this nurse and confront her about these behaviors.?
4. ?We need to set up a counseling session with a psychologist and this nurse.?
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Explanation: 1. Most organizations and health profession bureaus offer substance abuse programs for health
care professionals. Termination is typically the last resort. The manager and HR director
should offer the EAP (employee assistance program) but not schedule appointments for the
employee without the employee?s consent.
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