Antipsychotics Resources Abound 7/1/2012 Page ContentStaff and practitioner education and training regarding antipsychotic medications are key to any efforts to reduce these drugs’ use in long term care. Fortunately, there are many tools and materials already in existence. These include:■ “Dementia Beyond Drugs: Changing the Culture of Care,” G. Allen Power, MD■ Long Term Care Prescribing of Antipsychotic Medications: www.amda.com/governance/resolutions/E12.cfm■ Clinical Practice Guideline: Dementia: www.amda.com/tools/guidelines.cfm#dementia■ Clinical Practice Guideline: Delirium and Acute Problematic Behavior: www.amda.com/tools/guidelines.cfm#dapb■ The Use of Antipsychotic Medications in Nursing Home Residents—Questions and Answers: www.ascp.com/sites/default/files/ASCP-QnA-AntipsychoticsFinal.pdf■ A Systematic Evidence Review of Non-pharmacological Interventions for Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK54971/■ Initiative to Improve Behavioral Health and Reduce the Use of Antipsychotic Medications in Nursing Homes Residents (Handouts): http://surveyortraining.cms.hhs.gov/pubs/VideoInformation.aspx?cid=1098■ What You Should Know to Fight the Misuse of Psychoactive Drugs in California Nursing Homes: http://www.canhr.org/reports/2010/Toxic_Medicine.pdf■ Off-Label Use of Atypical Antipsychotics: An Update: http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/index.cfm/search-for-guides-reviews-and-reports/?pageaction=displayproduct&productid=786■ Guide to the Management of Psychotic Disorders and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia in Older Adults: http://dementia.americangeriatrics.org/ASGGeriPsychConsult.pdf■ Implementation Guide: Reducing the Use of Daily Physical Restraints: www.nhqualitycampaign.org/files/impguides/3_PhysicalRestraints_TAW_Guide.pdf■ Talking Points: Appropriate Prescribing of Antipsychotics: www.amda.com/advocacy/AMDA_Antipsychotics_Tlkg_Pts.pdf Related News Technology Management Balancing Technology and Humanity in Long Term Care From innovative medical devices to sophisticated data management systems, technology is not just a tool but a transformative force that is reshaping the landscape of long term care. READ MORE Caregiving Suicide Risk in Older Men Is a Growing Challenge for LTC Providers Suicide risk in older men must be acknowledged and aggressively addressed. Little suicide prevention targets the “oldest old” in general and less still focuses on the oldest men. READ MORE Medicare Advantage How to Put Medicare Advantage CY24 Changes into Action The powerful changes included in the Medicare Advantage Contract Year 2024 Final Rule, which took effect at the beginning of 2024, are reshaping how care is accessed and managed. As we navigate through the current year, these changes remain crucial for SNFs to leverage. READ MORE View All News Related Articles Caregiving 9/10/2024 2024 AHCA/NCAL Awards Program Honorees AHCA/NCAL pays tribute to the best and brightest in long term and post-acute care. Individuals and groups honored with awards will be recognized during Delivering Solutions 24. READ MORE Quality 9/10/2024 Behind the Program AHCA/NCAL applauds the hard work of the 2024 National Quality Award Examiners, Judges, and Quality Award Board for their time and dedication to improving long term care through the Quality Award journey. READ MORE Management 9/10/2024 Business Operations Keep the Long Term Care Engine Running Teamwork, partnerships, and technology help the business operations staff operate efficiently. READ MORE