In an outpatient care setting, a healthcare risk management case arises concerning an impaired provider who demonstrates signs of substance abuse while attending to patients. Colleagues notice erratic

In an outpatient care setting, a healthcare risk management case arises concerning an impaired provider who demonstrates signs of substance abuse while attending to patients. Colleagues notice erratic behavior, slurred speech, and inconsistencies in the provider's performance, raising concerns about patient safety.

Include the following sections (detailed criteria listed below and in the grading rubric).

1. Identification
   1. Identify the risk.
   2. Select the most appropriate classification of the risk.
   3. Describe the risk domain.
2. Factors
   1. Describe four factors that contribute to the risk.
3. Proactive Measures
   1. Discuss three proactive measures to reduce or prevent the risk.
   2. Provide an in-text citation from one scholarly source to support your writing.
4. Mitigation Strategies
   1. Describe three strategies the advanced practice nurse may use to mitigate the identified risk.
   2. Provide an in-text citation from one scholarly source to support your writing.
5. Regulatory Foundations
   1. Identify at least one regulatory agency that provides guidance to manage the risk.
   2. Discuss applicable regulations.
   3. Include an in-text citation from one scholarly source or regulatory agency to support your writing.
6. Reflection
   1. Describe how the advanced practice nurse can monitor the application and efficacy of the mitigation strategy.
   2. Discuss how you will apply the mitigation strategies in your practice.
   3. Reflect on what you have learned from this assignment.