News & Knowledge Policy: Impaired Health Professional Policy Number: Policy: Impaired Health Professional Effective Date: Approved By: Review Date: Revised Date: Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to define and establish a consistent and fair procedure for managing impaired health professionals. The goals of this procedure are to preserve patient safety and to support the rehabilitation of impaired health professionals. Policy: [Medical office name] has the responsibility of maintaining a safe and healthy work environment and providing quality patient care. An impaired health professional poses a significant risk to this medical office, themself, patients, and colleagues. Impairment exists when a health professional is unable to practice medicine and/or engage in their professional duties… Are you a Curi member? The full content of this resource is available only to Curi members. Contact us if you are a member but do not have an account yet, or to learn more about becoming a Curi member. Sign in with Curi - or - Sign in with Constellation Curi’s risk mitigation resources and guidance are offered for educational and informational purposes only. This information is not medical or legal advice, does not replace independent professional judgment, does not constitute an endorsement of any kind, should not be deemed authoritative, and does not establish a standard of care in clinical settings or in courts of law. If you need legal advice, you should consult your independent/corporate counsel. We have found that using risk mitigation efforts can reduce malpractice risk; however, we do not make any guarantees that following these risk recommendations will prevent a complaint, claim, or suit from occurring, or mitigate the outcome(s) associated with any of them. READ NEXT August 20, 2024August 21, 2024Early Intervention | Hospitals/Health Systems | Risk Management | Senior Living *New* HEAL Toolkit: Communicating After an Adverse Outcome The following resources provide a comprehensive approach to managing adverse outcomes. They cover essential areas such as effective team communication, supportive leadership, and robust investigation processes… Read more August 20, 2024August 20, 2024Early Intervention | Hospitals/Health Systems | Risk Management | Senior Living HEAL Early Intervention Toolkit: Cognitive Interviewing Cognitive interviewing is a framework used to interview those involved in an incident with the goal of improving the quality of fact-finding. The technique has been… Read more August 20, 2024August 20, 2024Early Intervention | Hospitals/Health Systems | Risk Management | Senior Living HEAL Early Intervention Toolkit: Communicating After Adverse Outcomes WHY IT MATTERS A commitment to accurate and compassionate communication with patients/residents and their families is at the heart of healing. When adverse outcomes occur, care… Read more