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 Articles Management Powering the Mission: Six Priorities for Solar and Sustainability A practical road map can help senior living leaders turn energy investments into stronger operations, healthier campuses, and more predictable costs. READ MORE Medicare Medicare Open Enrollment: Why Every Resident Should Compare Plans for 2027 Changes to Medicare plans, prescription coverage, and residents’ health care needs can make last year's best choice a costly one to carry into the new year. READ MORE Workforce The Overlooked Piece for Retaining Long Term Care Leaders A national study of 109 skilled nursing and assisted living administrators reveals that personal wellness is vital to leadership retention. READ MORE View All Articles Related Articles ACE Awards 9/16/2026 Past Recipients The Provider ACE Awards pay tribute to the best and brightest in long term and post-acute care. READ MORE 9/7/2026 Modernizing the Delivery of Care The long term care profession is continually evolving and reshaping how care is delivered. In this issue, we explore how providers are rising to meet new needs, from the way providers care for people with dementia to the expanding role of the modern chief medical officer. READ MORE Technology 9/7/2026 Why Authenticity Is Winning on Social Media As AI reshapes social media, long term care providers have an edge: the authentic human connection audiences are increasingly craving. READ MORE