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 CMS Key Resources for the SNF QRP are Now Available CMS posted several key resources for the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program for the FY 2027 and FY 2028 program years. READ MORE Caregiving How Long Term Care Trend Tracker Gives Providers the Data They Need LTC Trend Tracker is a powerful web-based platform for AHCA/NCAL members. It’s a one-stop-shop for providers, consolidating mammoth quantities of information into a single, user-friendly interface. READ MORE CMS Policy CMS Releases the FY26 Mission and Priority Document CMS released the FY 2026 MPD, which outlines survey, certification, enforcement, and Medicare funding allocations for states, while also providing background information on certified provider and supplier types, as well as accreditation and deeming surveys. READ MORE View All News Related Articles Quality Awards 9/8/2025 2025 AHCA/NCAL Awards Program Honorees The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) pay tribute to the best and brightest in long term and post-acute care. READ MORE Diet Caregiving 9/8/2025 5 Key Nutrition Considerations for Senior Living While taste, selection, and ambiance are all important to successful dining for seniors, there are some key nutritional issues to keep in mind. READ MORE Caregiving Quality 9/8/2025 A Team-Based Approach to Managing Quality Measures Successful quality measure management relies upon a shared commitment to data accuracy, timely communication, and coordinated care. READ MORE