Using servant leadership to facilitate healing after a drug diversion experience.
Although much has been written about substance abuse in nursing, little attention has been paid to the reaction of a nurse's coworkers after he or she has been caught diverting drugs. The remaining staff members may enter into a grieving process, which can have a serious effect on the delivery of patient care and staff satisfaction. Devoting time and energy to addressing the challenges faced by staff members after a drug diversion experience is essential to reestablishing equilibrium in the department. Using the servant leadership model, managers can exemplify the characteristics of commitment, persuasion, awareness, and foresight to facilitate the grieving process and solidify staff cohesion to help ensure quality patient care.
Ramer
Lynne Marie
LM
Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain campus, New Britain, CT, USA
D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000523:psychology*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D009293:Opioid-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D013800:Theft