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 Caregiving Why the Right Hot Water System Matters in Senior Care From resident showers and laundry services to kitchen operations and infection control, access to hot water promotes a positive resident experience and allows caregivers to complete their work efficiently. READ MORE Turnover Why Orientation and Ongoing Training Matter for Reducing Turnover If we want to create nursing homes where staff thrive—and residents receive the quality care they deserve—we must start by rebuilding our orientation and training processes. It’s not enough to hire people; we must invest in them. READ MORE Policy Caregiving Long Term Care Voices in Research: What We Are Doing and Why AHCA/NCAL helps shape and execute federally-funded research across the country that will deliver solutions to our members. READ MORE View All News Related Articles Management 5/31/2025 The Power of Partnership with PharMerica PharMerica’s passion for exceptional, personalized service and high standards for trust and lasting relationships made it easy for Ciel to choose PharMerica as a preferred pharmacy partner. READ MORE Quality Awards 5/31/2025 2024 National Quality Award Recipients Honored AHCA/NCAL celebrated 737 Bronze Quality Award recipients, 139 Silver Quality Award recipients, and two Gold Quality Award recipients. READ MORE Caregiving 5/31/2025 AHCA's Better Way to Support an Aging America Nursing home care is improving and has a tremendous responsibility and opportunity to serve our nation’s seniors. But access to care is being systemically threatened by a number of issues that providers are working tirelessly to manage. READ MORE