History shows us that in 2012, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services launched a nursing home initiative to reduce the use of antipsychotic medications in residents without the appropriate diagnosis. With the increased stringent regulatory oversite and the ongoing focus on unnecessary medications, use of individualized non-pharmacological methods to reduce resident behaviors remains a priority for quality outcomes. Plan to attend this informational session and learn about the Positive Approach to Care™. Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:
• Review the current trends and prescribing practices in behavior altering medications
• Discuss non-pharmacological approaches to reduce resident behaviors
• Identify the key steps in implementing a sustainable QAPI program reducing behavior altering medications