Substance use disorder Archives

Substance use disorder

February 1, 2021

Early detection and response are key. Takeaways: Substance use disorder (SUD) affects people of all ages, genders, races, and religions…

July 12, 2021

Shining a light to reduce hospital workplace violence. Takeaways: Healthcare workers are more likely to be victims of serious violence…

January 29, 2021

Make a plan to protect yourself and your colleagues. Takeaways: An organization-wide anonymous encrypted screening program to detect nurses at…

March 13, 2019

Supporting veterans with substance use disorder Veterans are considered to be highly affected by the increased amount of pressure put…

October 2, 2020

Nurses can help avoid negative effects of opioids while ensuring patient pain is managed. Takeaways: Pain management can be complicated…

March 13, 2019

This first in a two-part series reviews the complaint process and approach alternatives. Takeaways: Nurses misuse drugs to the same extent…

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