12+ hour, 16+ min ago   (1207+ words) luisda75 / Pixabay | CC0 Nursing homes have only reached the tip of the iceberg when it comes to mental health challenges in the sector, with such challenges affecting quality metrics (QMs) and reimbursement amid renewed monitoring of anti-psychotics use in facilities. Lisa Chubb,…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (132+ words) Victor | CC BY-SA 2.0 A review of nursing home inspections by the OIG found widespread ‘alarming’ misuse of antipsychotic drugs, especially among residents with dementia. These medications were often used to control behavior for staff convenience, despite Food and Drug (FDA)…...

6+ mon, 2+ day ago   (912+ words) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is “actively” reviewing federal rules on antipsychotic use for residents with dementia, aiming to support clinically appropriate use while discouraging misuse. The review follows a January update designed to improve reporting accuracy,…...