A Nursing Supervisor Is Offering an Impaired Staff Member Information

question 21

Multiple Choice

A nursing supervisor is offering an impaired staff member information regarding employee assistance programs.Which of the following facts should the supervisor include? (Select all that apply.)

• A)A hotline number will be available in order to call for peer assistance.
• B)A verbal contract detailing the method of treatment will be initiated prior to the program.
• C)Peer support is provided through regular contact with the impaired nurse.
• D)Contact to provide peer support will last for one year.
• E)One of the program goals is to intervene early in order to reduce hazards to clients.

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Definitions:

Organisation Development

A planned, organization-wide effort to increase an organization's effectiveness and viability.

Interventions

Actions taken to improve a situation or address a problem.

Effectiveness

The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result or outcome, often measured against predetermined objectives.

Organisational Development

A planned, systematic process aimed at increasing an organization's effectiveness and health through interventions in its processes, structures, and culture.