Reducing antipsychotics requires attention to detail each step of the way. Check out this Resident Prioritization Tool, an algorithm and worksheet that guides staff in assessing residents correctly and consistently to target and prioritize reduction efforts. Effective reduction is critical to Quality Measures and survey outcomes.
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices has released a Medication Safety Self Assessment® for High-Alert Medications.
There is a lot to consider when it comes to the facility assessment, required November 28, 2017. Get ahead start with this At a Glance Guide to Facility Assessment Considerations. For permission to use or reproduce this tool in full or in part, please submit a permissions form.
