Name
Finding Your Behavioral Practices to Reduce Psychotropic Medication Use
Date & Time
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Speakers
Description
Psychotropic medications are under greater scrutiny not only by CMS but also by providers, residents, and families. Dose reduction for psychotropic medications is not a well researched area and requires understanding classes of medication, residual behaviors, behavioral triggers, and the impact of dose reduction even when the medication is not treating a symptom effectively will improve the dose reduction process.
Nurse Learner Outcome:
Learner Objectives:
- Identify triggers leading to behavioral symptoms.
- Describe staff actions that worsen behaviors.
- Discuss approaches to reduce psychotropic medication administration.
Location Name
DoubleTree Bay City
Full Address
DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City - Riverfront
One Wenonah Park Place
Bay City, MI 48708
United States
One Wenonah Park Place
Bay City, MI 48708
United States
Audience
RN
Post-Test
Handout A