The nursing director calls a meeting with one of the new unit managers. She is very concerned about a report of substance abuse on the manager's unit, and she reviews the procedures involved in dealing with chemically dependent staff
Which of the following statements would NOT be included in the discussion? "As a manager, you:
a. Need to be aware of ADA issues."
b. Should check with Human Resources regarding chemically dependent employees and employment practices."
c. Check the nurse practice acts for the state in which the nurse resides."
d. Should realize that the nurse is a professional embarrassment and should be kept out of sight of other staff."
ANS: D
As a manager, you need to be familiar with state and professional regulatory and reporting requirements regarding chemical use and abuse, as well with Human Resource practices and guidelines.
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