The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a partnership to reduce the use of antipsychotic drugs by nursing homes residents. The Partnership to Improve Dementia Care includes federal and state partners, nursing homes and other providers, advocacy groups and caregivers. Unnecessary antipsychotic drug use is a significant challenge in ensuring appropriate [dementia care][1]. CMS data show that in 2010 more than 17 percent of nursing home patients had daily doses exceeding recommended levels.
[1]: http://www.alz.org/professionals_and_researchers_11176.asp
URL: http://go.usa.gov/dgu
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