Initial Assessment
A comprehensive geriatric psychiatric evaluation to determine the proper CMS-approved diagnosis and review the appropriateness of all medications.
Medication Management
Consistent resident visits focusing on improving emotional and behavioral functioning while utilizing the minimum amount of medications necessary to manage symptoms and conditions.
Quarterly Treatment Plan Reviews
Collaborating with your interdisciplinary team, reviewing pharmacy reports and treatment plans to review medications, behavioral issues, and providing Gradual Dose Reductions (GDR) where appropriate.
Pharmacy Reviews
Address any pharmacy recommendations for medication adjustments, polypharmacy, duplication, or reductions of medications, while providing survey-driven documentation.
Gradual Dose Reduction Tracking for Long-Term Care
All reductions, whether successful or failed, are tracked and reported to avoid survey citations and F-Tag’s.
Appropriate referrals:
- Currently on Antipsychotic, Antidepressant, Antianxiety, Mood Stabilizers, Stimulants, Hypnotic, or any psychotropic medication
- Mood problems: depression, anxiety, withdrawal, delusions, hallucinations, paranoia
- Behavior problems: sexually inappropriate behavior, physical/verbal aggression, wandering, hoarding
- Suicidal thoughts or statements