Safety in Healthcare: Drugs & Alcohol

Healthcare settings demand utmost professionalism, focus, and clear judgment. Drugs and alcohol impair these essential qualities, posing significant risks to patient safety, employeewell-being, and the reputation of the facility. This Drugs and Alcohol course aims to provide learners with a heightened awareness of the risks associated with substance abuse, emphasising the responsibility of every staff member to maintain a fit state while at work. Once the course is completed, you will have learnt the adverse effects of drug and alcohol use on professional conduct and patient care, the dilemmas that arise when colleagues may be struggling with substance abuse and strategies for fostering a supportive environment that encourages open communication about these issues. This course is one part of our 20 part “Safety in Healthcare” series aimed exclusively at healthcare workers.