Use of Psychotropic Meds in LTC
Hours: 1.00
There has been much discussion over the last decade surrounding the use of psychotropic medications in long-term care facilities. This has driven increased scrutiny into compliance with federal regulations and has even prompted new regulations to be developed. Understanding the risks associated with these medications and when they should and should not be used is critical to ensuring quality care in your facility and compliance with federal regulations. This course provides an overview of psychotropic medication use in the long-term care, or LTC, setting. It discusses the complexity of care in assessing and caring for the individuals, adverse effects of these medications, federal regulations governing the use of psychotropic medications, and the use of non-pharmacological strategies.
There has been much discussion over the last decade surrounding the use of psychotropic medications in long-term care facilities. This has driven increased scrutiny into compliance with federal regulations and has even prompted new regulations to be developed. Understanding the risks associated with these medications and when they should and should not be used is critical to ensuring quality care in your facility and compliance with federal regulations. This course provides an overview of psychotropic medication use in the long-term care, or LTC, setting. It discusses the complexity of care in assessing and caring for the individuals, adverse effects of these medications, federal regulations governing the use of psychotropic medications, and the use of non-pharmacological strategies.
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
California Nursing Home Administrator Program - P type
This educational offering is approved by the California Nursing Home Administrator Program (NHAP) as a Patient Care/Aging ("P" credit) course. Provider # CEP 1701; Course Approval # 1701002-9038/P. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards
This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approved for 1.0000 clock hours. If you have any feedback regarding the NAB approved continuing education programs, send your email to the following address: [email protected]
Identify four types of psychotropic medications frequently used in LTC and possible side effects related to their use
Recall the federal regulations that govern the use of psychotropic medications in LTC setting.
Identify three althernative strategies to psychotropic drug use in the LTC setting.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Complex Care
Mental Health Disorders
The Aging Brain
Psychotropic Medications
Review
Summary
Section 3: Psychotropic Medications
Quality of Care
Antipsychotics
Antianxiety and Hypnotic Medications
Antidepressants
Mood Stabilizers
Review
Summary
Section 4: Use of Psychotropic Medications
A National Focus on Antipsychotics
F-Tags
Appropriate Use for Psychotropic Medications
Antipsychotic Medications
PRN Orders
Review
Summary
Section 5: Alternative Strategies and Psychotropic Reduction
Assessing Behaviors
Behavioral Interventions
Non-Pharmacological Treatment Options
Gradual Dose Reductions
Clinically Contraindicated
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
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Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998. Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management. Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS. Disclosure: Kim Matthews, RN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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