New Webinar: Improving Safety Around Psychotropic Medications in Long-Term Care
The Center for Residential Surveillance, in collaboration with IPRO, recently hosted an important educational webinar: “Psychotropics & Residents of Facilities – Improving Safety and Reducing Unnecessary Medications.”
This session is now available for on-demand viewing and is highly recommended for long-term care staff, administrators, clinical teams, and anyone involved in medication management in residential care settings.
Key Learning Objectives:
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Understand recent revisions in the State Operations Manual related to psychotropic medication use.
- Identify non-pharmacological alternatives that should be considered before initiating psychotropic medications.
- Apply best practices for gradual dose reduction and tapering strategies.
- Comprehend regulatory requirements for informed consent before starting or increasing psychotropic drugs.
Access the session here via the webinar on the Learning Management System here.
Contact: Carrie Mosley, cmosley@leadingageny.org, 518-867-8383 x. 147