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What is SPS?

Mental and physical illnesses, aging issues and substance abuse, including alcohol and other drug addiction, can potentially impair professional practice and health. Strategic Professional Solutions is an organization developed to address the problem of potential impairment among the following professional groups in Kansas:

• Dentists
• Optometrists
• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists

COULD THIS BE YOU?

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ADDICTION

JOB FUNCTION

• Narcotic discrepancies, i.e. incorrect counts, alteration of narcotic containers, increased patient reports of ineffective pain control, discrepancies on records, significant variations in the quantity of narcotics ordered for technician’s unit or shift
• Fluctuations in the quality of work performance
• Irresponsible behavior from someone previously conscientious and responsible
• Requests to work shifts that are least supervised

BEHAVIOR

• Increasing isolation from colleagues, friends, and/or family and avoiding social activities
• Complaints from others about work performance or alcohol or drug use
• Mood swings, irritability or depression, or suicide threats or attempts, perhaps caused by accidental overdose

PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS

• Obvious intoxication such as swaying, staggering or slurred speech
• Odor of alcohol on breath or the excessive use of breath-fresheners or perfume to disguise the odor of alcohol