November 14, 2013 For Immediate Release Statement of California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, Center for Medicare Advocacy, Legal Aid Justice Center, Long Term Care Community Coalition, The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term … [Read more...] about $2.2 Billion Johnson & Johnson Settlement Sends New Warning: Antipsychotic Drugs Should Not Be Used to Treat Dementia
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Examining Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotic Drugs, Part Three: Recommendations
Examining Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotic Drugs, a Report in three Parts, looks at Survey and Certification deficiency citations for antipsychotic drug use in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and nursing facilities (NFs) from two … [Read more...] about Examining Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotic Drugs, Part Three: Recommendations
Examining Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotic Drugs, Part Two: How Surveyors Describe How, When, and Why They Cite Antipsychotic Drug Deficiencies (Note: Nearly 200 pages)
Examining Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotic Drugs, a Report in three Parts, looks at antipsychotic drug use in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and nursing facilities (NFs) from two perspectives. First, it analyzes the antipsychotic drug … [Read more...] about Examining Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotic Drugs, Part Two: How Surveyors Describe How, When, and Why They Cite Antipsychotic Drug Deficiencies (Note: Nearly 200 pages)
Examining Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotic Drugs, Part One: How Seven States Cite Antipsychotic Drug Deficiencies
The misuse of antipsychotic drug is a pervasive problem in American nursing facilities. Misuse causes physical and psychological harm and death to residents and costs many hundreds of millions of dollars annually,[1] both for the drugs … [Read more...] about Examining Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotic Drugs, Part One: How Seven States Cite Antipsychotic Drug Deficiencies
Recognizing Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Working Together to Curb Misuse of Powerful Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Homes
On May 31, 2012, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced an initiative to reduce the rampant misuse and overuse of antipsychotic drugs in nursing facilities. The Center for Medicare Advocacy has been working to educate … [Read more...] about Recognizing Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Working Together to Curb Misuse of Powerful Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Homes
Antipsychotic Drugs
Introduction and Discussion (Attorney Toby Edelman's testimony at the Senate Aging Committee on Nov. 30, 2011) Articles and Updates Other Resources The … [Read more...] about Antipsychotic Drugs
Press Release – Fewer Antipsychotic Drugs, More Nurses Will Improve Care in Nursing Homes and Save Money
April 18, 2012 Contact: Toby S. Edelman at (202) 293-5760 tedelman@medicareadvocacy.org The Center for Medicare Advocacy knows that huge savings in nursing facility costs, and advances in resident care, could be achieved if facilities … [Read more...] about Press Release – Fewer Antipsychotic Drugs, More Nurses Will Improve Care in Nursing Homes and Save Money
Toby Edelman Statement to Senate Committee Regarding Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Facilities
The Future of Long-Term Care: Saving Money by Serving Seniors Senate Special Committee on Aging April 18, 2012 2:00 p.m. Statement for the Record Toby S. Edelman Senior Policy Attorney Center for Medicare Advocacy 1025 Connecticut … [Read more...] about Toby Edelman Statement to Senate Committee Regarding Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Facilities
Advocates for Nursing Home Residents Applaud New Federal Campaign to End Misuse of Antipsychotic Drugs as Chemical Restraints
Contact: Toby S. Edelman at (202) 293-5760 tedelman@medicareadvocacy.org Washington, DC – Advocates for nursing home residents who have been working for many years to eliminate all misuse of antipsychotic drugs for nursing home … [Read more...] about Advocates for Nursing Home Residents Applaud New Federal Campaign to End Misuse of Antipsychotic Drugs as Chemical Restraints
Fall Updates! Enrollment; Antipsychotic Drugs in SNFs; DME
Center Attorney Toby Edelman Testifies at Senate Aging Hearing About Overuse of Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Facilities Medicare Enrollment Period Ends December 7, 2011 January 2012 Brings Round 2 of CMS' Competitive Bidding … [Read more...] about Fall Updates! Enrollment; Antipsychotic Drugs in SNFs; DME