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Workplace Impairment of the Health Care Professional

AMA Policies and JCAHO Standards

1. AMA policy H-140.918 states that criticism that is offered in good faith with the aim of improving patient care should not be constructed as disruptive behavior.

A. True

B. False

2. How often, as a minimum, must an institution undergo an on-site inspection to receive and uphold the JCAHO’s endorsement?

A. 1 year

B. 2 years

C. 3 years

D. 4 years

Signs and Symptoms of Workplace Impairment

3. Approximately what percentage of health care professionals develop alcohol use disorders?

A. 8%

B. 14%

C. 23%

D. 30%

4. It has been reasoned that health care professionals are at a lower risk for alcohol and drug abuse than the general population.

A. True

B. False

5. Health care professionals who, because of chemical use, mental or behavioral problems, or physical illness, pose a danger to patients are, by definition, which of the following?

A. Impaired

B. Disruptive

C. Dangerous

D. None of the above

6. A health care worker’s professional performance is often the first area to be affected.

A. True

B. False

Steps for Reporting an Impaired Co-worker

7. The most critical component in identification of addiction is to identify the personal and practice baseline from which a person has normally functioned.

A. True

B. False

8. Which of the following should not be done when reporting addiction?

A. Document specific observations.

B. Become familiar with the health care professional’s baseline.

C. Follow the workplace policy on reporting.

D. Discuss suspicions with colleagues.

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