AORN Journal
Volume 88, Issue 2 , Pages 253-258, August 2008

Using Servant Leadership to Facilitate Healing After a Drug Diversion Experience

  • Lynne Marie Ramer, RN, MSN, CNOR

      Affiliations

    • Lynne Marie Ramer, RN, MSN, CNOR, is the director of ambulatory surgery and gastrointestinal endoscopy at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain campus, New Britain, CT.

ABSTRACT 

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. AORN J 88 (August 2008) 253–258. © AORN, Inc, 2008.

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PII: S0001-2092(08)00326-8

doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2008.05.002

AORN Journal
Volume 88, Issue 2 , Pages 253-258, August 2008

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