The Antipsychotic Action Plan template is to be used by clinical staff in the nursing home setting to assess and review medication management. It is intended to be a template capable of being modified as needed.
The SMART goals in the plan address education, non-medication interventions, documentation and gradual dose reduction strategies and outcomes. The resource section includes links to augment education and implementation of interventions.
One of the most important steps in providing quality dementia care is familiarity with the person. These resources can be used to provide insight into the residents’ preferences, life history, and qualities that make them unique. Knowing this information can foster a more relaxed relationship between the resident and care providers. The facility can post this resource where it is accessible to all staff working with the resident.
Feel free to contact (ipronursinghometeam@ipro.org) the IPRO nursing home team for assistance with Dementia Care or Psychotropic reduction.
The “Psychotropic Medication Tracking Form” was developed to assist facilities with a way to track the prescribing of psychotropic medications and any gradual dose reduction efforts. It maintains an active list of all psychotropic medication used in “real time” to include antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, stimulants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers and hypnotics. (See instructions below on how to download the tracking form resources.)
Complete this form to receive a link to download a zipped folder of the Psychotropic Medication Tracking Resources to include the Excel tracking form as well as a PDF instructional guide that explains the use of the tool: https://forms.office.com/r/v6t1MuPYnr
For questions on the Psychotropic Medication Tracking Form and Guide, please contact Dave Johnson (djohnson@ipro.org) or IPRONursingHomeTeam.org.
This is curated list of nutrition education resources that providers can share with their patients for general healthy eating advice and disease specific recommendations for dietary needs related to diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, and chronic kidney disease.
This resource details the benefits of MNT in improving patient outcomes. It details the important clinical actions for providers to facilitate RDN referrals and addresses patient expectations of MNT services. Coverage considerations and additional resources for providers and patients are also provided.
Use this mini self-assessment with your QAPI committee to reflect on your QAPI structure, data utilization, and performance improvement projects.
This mini assessment is a modified version of the CMS QAPI Self-Assessment. View the CMS comprehensive QAPI Self-Assessment Tool for semi- or
annual evaluation of your organization’s progress with QAPI available at qapiselfassessment.pdf (cms.gov).
The IPRO QIN-QIO has prepared LINKS (Local Interactive Network of Knowledge Sharers) education materials and guidance to help spread awareness about health topics relevant to your community members and support population health.
Medication Management & Safety: Fact Sheet
Help spread awareness about medication management and safety.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_UVXEyqiW7WVw_3oALwwuCP5rtaWNugo/view?usp=drive_link
Know the ABCDs of Your Medications: Handout
Patient handout, developed by the QIO Patient and Family Advisory Counsel, to support Medication Safety, especially during transitions of care.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1hf7hXwHqPRFSKelm94B6xdUFWWPCjAqQ
Medication Management & Safety: Tips, Tools, and Resources to Help You Stay Healthy
This PowerPoint presentation is about medication management and safety and can be adapted to fit the needs of your specific audience or community.
This training module is designed to provide just-in-time essential guidance to nursing assistants who are providing care to a patient or resident with a hemodialysis central venous catheter (HD-CVC).
This patient education resource is designed to give patients a basic understanding of what a HD-CVC is and safety precautions.
Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) are trained to help people with healthy eating, meal planning, food preparation, and understanding nutrition and medications. RDNs play an important role as part of the healthcare team especially for individuals at risk of developing a chronic health condition.
This community and patient-facing resource reinforces how following healthy eating tips can help prevent and manage chronic disease.
The IPRO QIN-QIO has prepared LINKS (Local Interactive Network of Knowledge Sharers) education materials and guidance to help spread awareness about health topics relevant to your community members and support population health.
Cardiac Rehabilitation: What You Need to Know
Help spread awareness about the health benefits of cardiac rehabilitation, for patients with certain conditions.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sA2cG7u1JXbxZZ7dpIDUfc7LCHpj7EOc/view?usp=share_link
Cardiac Rehabilitation: Building Awareness and Restoring Heart Health
This PowerPoint presentation is about cardiac rehabilitation and can be adapted to fit the needs of your specific audience or community.
