Model Policy/Procedure for Departments of Anesthesia on Chemical Dependency
Getting Help for Yourself and Others
Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Centers
Contact a Peer Assistance Advisor
Among the many skills required of anesthesia department managers is recognizing behavioral patterns associated with substance misuse. Further, a manager needs to provide appropriate guidance for CRNAs who are in need of assistance. The Impaired Anesthesia Provider: The Manager's Role, written by Peer Advisor Diana Quinlan, includes valuable information on the signs and symptoms of chemical dependency and what to do when a problem is discovered.
Substance Abuse Policies for Anesthesia: Time to Re-Evaluate Your Policies and Curriculum , book by Bernadette T. Higgins Roche, CRNA, EdD. A comprehensive resource for anesthesia providers and the first book to collect the policies, procedures and structure needed in anesthesia departments to educate and protect practitioners through better understanding of substance misuse and dependency.
Signs and Behaviors of Impaired Colleagues
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The Chemical Dependency Handbook for Nurse Managers is another source of information on the complex role of the nurse manager when dealing with a chemically dependent staff member. This handbook, published by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), is available for download at http://www.ncsbn.org/524.htm
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Division of Workplace Programs provides the Workplace Resource Center with centralized access to information about drug-free workplaces and related topics including drug-free workplace programs, substance abuse, drug testing, and workplace prevention research.
Recovery Maintenance Workbook for Nurses and Health Professionals - "This comprehensive learning tool is a must for any health care professional in recovery. The exercises should provide a pathway to discovery and progress as one learns how to adapt to a life in recovery." Diana Quinlan, CRNA, MA
Additional resources recommended by the AANA Peer Assistance Advisors:
www.AANAPeerAssistance.com
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