CMS Antipsychotic QM - Part 2 - Steps For Safer Antipsychotic Use

About this episode

This episode discusses a systems approach to antipsychotic use in nursing homes, focusing on practical stewardship and compliance with CMS standards.

We map a systems approach to antipsychotic use in nursing homes, from admission screening to documentation, coding, and survey readiness. Our goal is a practical stewardship model that protects residents, preserves data integrity, and withstands CMS scrutiny. • facility assessment confirming behavioral health capacity • pre-admission screening and verified diagnoses • CMS exclusions and how to document them • pharmacy reconciliation and indication clarity • ordered vs administered tracking w...

Topics covered

• coding
• antipsychotic use
• nursing homes
• behavioral health
• CMS scrutiny
• documentation

Keywords

• admission screening
• facility assessment
• pharmacy reconciliation
• survey readiness

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