Effective antipsychotic stewardship begins with understanding and using data to drive improvement. This presentation explores how nursing homes can leverage Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) principles to monitor psychotropic medication use, identify opportunities for Gradual Dose Reduction (GDR), and improve resident-centered outcomes. Participants will learn practical strategies for analyzing key measures, engaging interdisciplinary teams, and turning data into meaningful action plans that support regulatory compliance, reduce unnecessary antipsychotic use, and promote the highest practicable well-being for residents.

Nurse Learner Outcome:

Learner Objectives:

1. Define primary goal of Gradual Dose Reduction for residents in a long-term care setting.
2. List two key data points used to track and monitor psychotropic medication use within a facility.
3. Develop an interdisciplinary action plan to reduce unnecessary antipsychotic administration while maintaining compliance.