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  • 2025mym_jkelly1.pdf

    • Why does it matter? Spectrum of alcohol/ drug involvement and impairment Substance use Misuse/Harmful/Hazardous use Substance use disorder Addiction Toxic Effects Intoxication Use Disorder Chronic Disease Accidents/injuries (acute disease) Acute social problems Chronic Social problems Patterns of use Average volume Mediators of substance-related harm: Toxicity, Intoxication, and Use Disorder Source: Babor et al (2010) Addiction Dimensions Taxonomy – What is addiction? Etiology-what causes addiction?

  • 23_IEN_manual.pdf

    An applicant for a visa must have an employer to receive them in the U.S. In many cases, this employment is facilitated through a recruitment agency. The immigrant and sponsor must fill out United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) form I-140 at a USCIS service center. A Social Security Number may be applied for at this time, but not before employment is secured. https://csiscreening.com/ 13 Social Security Numbers (SSNs) and Nurse Licensure The USCIS requires a U.S. nursing license to obtain a visa, and the Social Security Administration (SSA) requires a visa to obtain a Social Security Number (SSN).

  • 2022DCM_nbrown.pdf

    Public health and safety encompasses impacts to the broader community Reflective of emerging trends in criminal justice reform - proactive rather than reactive reform Impacts of Collateral Consequences A criminal history often prevents an individual from successfully reentering society By far the most common forms of collateral consequences are employment-based, including restrictions on obtaining a professional license Impacts of Collateral Consequences Numerous research studies indicate that s ...

  • Leader-to-Leader_Spring09.pdf

    The Annual Report is quoted by policy makers to establish the need for additional faculty, nursing education and funding. The data are used to: Successfully support and secure $20 million in funding for additional faculty to expand nursing program capacity; Inform the media and publish articles regarding the nursing shortage or nursing education; Respond to the many requests received for both the report and data from various stakeholders, including the governor’s office, the Arizona Hospital Association, lobbyists and the Arizona Nurses Association; and Provide data utilized by prospective nursing programs to establish the need for a nursing program.

  • Understanding_the_Disease_of_Addiction.pdf

    Causes of Addiction A percentage of the population has a biogenetic predisposition to chemical or addictive behaviors; however, early-life traumatic experiences, such as isolation or abuse, can contribute to a pre- disposition to addiction. A predisposition alone is generally not enough to cause the disease. Often, a person is influenced by social factors, such as peers and societal and familial norms, and psychological issues, such as a history of physical or sexual abuse, other trauma, and dual diagnosis. Dual Diagnosis A common dual diagnosis for addicts and alcoholics is anxiety disorder.

  • 4_Operational_Information.docx

    External relationship that must be maintained Who is accountable for maintaining? Contact information e.g., state nursing associations, key governor’s office contacts, key legislators, state center for nursing e.g., current/interim EO, assistant EO, director of the agency, media or public information officer, board president e.g., street address, email address, telephone number

  • PowerPoint Presentation

    PowerPoint Presentation Forensic Fitness for Duty and Regulating Unprofessional Conduct: The relationship between investigation, prosecution, evaluation, and rehabilitation of safety-sensitive professionals Peter Graham, PhD, Director Acumen Assessments and Acumen Institute Objectives • Provide a conceptual and practical framework for the evaluation, rehabilitation, and monitoring of licensees who have engaged in unprofessional conduct • Review the process and focus of forensic fitness for duty ...

  • InFocus_Spring_2019.pdf

    We will develop videos to enhance interactivity of existing communications, marketing and education and to expand the reach of these offerings domestically and inter- nationally while still producing educational videos to serve our members and the nursing population at large. The goals of FPS include: Producing videos for various, diverse purposes and packaging for products, publications and services such as InFocus, Year in Review, online courses, the NCSBN website, social media

  • 2019DCM_MdeLeon.pdf

    @WAMedCommission WMC.wa.gov Sexual Abuse Achieving Zero Tolerance Washington Medical Commission NCSBN June 12, 2019 Melanie de Leon, JD, MPA @WAMedCommission WMC.wa.gov • 21 Governor appointed members • 13 physicians • 2 physician assistants • 6 public members Medical Commission: @WAMedCommission WMC.wa.gov $61 $71 $93 $127 $0 $20 $40 $60 $80 $100 $120 $140 Drunk Driving Murder Assault Sexual Misconduct / Rape Annual Costs and Impact (United States) Cost (billions) @WAMedCommission WMC.wa.gov Wh ...

  • Tool_11_Assessment_of_Executive_Officer_Competencies.docx

    ., develop a budget, review and analyze financial reports and have an overall understanding of accounting principles #15 #16 #17 #18 #19 Information Management and Technology Leverage technology and date for process improvement and maximization of efficiency #20 Understand access to public records and privacy restrictions #21 Uses Evidence-based Leadership Identify and monitor quality improvement metrics #22 Regulatory Knowledge Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with nurse practice act and o ...