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Reducing Excessive Use of Antipsychotic Agents in Nursing Homes: This Viewpoint describes the structure and outcomes of

2017-07-30 22:23:52

Reducing Excessive Use of Antipsychotic Agents in Nursing Homes: This Viewpoint describes the structure and outcomes of a national initiative of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to reduce the use of antipsychotics in nursing homes. Jerry H. Gurwitz. Alice Bonner. Donald M. Berwick. JAMA.

A national initiative using "(1) engaging stakeholders, (2) creating and disseminating educational resources, (3) public reporting, (4) enhancing guidance and training of state surveyors, and (5) increasing enforcement of regulations"

Source: jamanetwork.com

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