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Texas Decreases Use of Antipsychotics in Nursing Homes by Joni Adams

3/28/2019

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Texas nursing facilities have dramatically reduced the inappropriate use of antipsychotic medications for nursing facility residents with dementia, according to a recent report that ranks states on this key measure of long-term care quality.
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has several initiatives to help nursing homes reduce the unnecessary use of antipsychotics among residents, and Texas recently experienced the largest reduction of any state in the nation.

If someone you know is diagnosed with dementia or resides in long-term care, please take a moment to watch this video or read the report to learn more about the paradigm shift toward prescribing less medication and adding more nature walks, communication with family members, and music. You can find more information about the report here: https://hhs.texas.gov/doing-business-hhs/provider-portals/long-term-care-providers/nursing-facilities/quality-monitoring-program/evidence-based-best-practices/appropriate-use-antipsychotic-medications
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