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 Assisted Living Management Reducing Transportation Risk for Assisted Living Communities For assisted living operators, reducing transportation exposures requires more than maintaining vehicles and hiring drivers. The strongest programs combine clear policies, thorough documentation, proactive vendor oversight, and consistent accountability. READ MORE Management Workforce Building Career Pathways in Long Term Care Career stagnation occurs when employees believe they have reached the highest position they can reasonably attain. Even highly engaged employees may become disengaged when they no longer see opportunities to learn, contribute, or advance. READ MORE Management Survey and Certification Beyond Survey Readiness: Building Continuous Quality Accountability in Long Term Care Survey or audit preparation brings the team together around a common purpose: ensuring that everyone’s efforts support the best interests of residents and resident-centered care. READ MORE View All Articles Related Articles 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 Artificial Intelligence 9/7/2026 AI Is Transforming Rehabilitation in Long Term Care AI is a useful tool in the rehabilitation toolbox, allowing therapists to work more efficiently and intervene earlier. READ MORE