Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotics as Nursing Home Chemical Restraints to Be Investigated By CMS
Federal regulators have announced a new investigation into the nationwide use of antipsychotics as chemical restraints in nursing homes.
Tag Archives: Chemical Restraint
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HHS-OIG Calls for Crackdown on Overuse of Psychtropic Drugs in Nursing Homes
Federal investigators have issued a report raising concerns about new drugs potentially being used a "chemical restraints" in order to avoid detection and allegations of nursing home abuse.
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Study Finds Questionable Prescribing of Antiepileptic Drugs to Nursing Home Patients with Dementia
A new study suggests anti-seizure medications like Depakote and Neurontin are being used to replace antipsychotics as "chemical restraints" on nursing home dementia patients.
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Nursing Home Dementia Patients Receiving “Chemical Restraint” Drugs Less Often, But Not Every Replacement Works: Study
While many nursing homes have shifted away from giving dementia patients antipsychotic "chemical restraints", a new study reveals they have turned to other drugs which also may not provide benefits…
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Invega Sustenna Lawsuit Claims Nursing Home Illegally Injected Dementia Resident With Antipsychotic Drug
A lawsuit filed against a Florida assisted living facility indicates it gave an elderly resident multiple doses of the antipsychotic Invega, despite express warnings not to give the drug to…
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Investigations Looking Into Potential Nursing Home Neglect Linked To COVID-19 Outbreaks
Federal inspectors have launched three investigations into potential nursing home neglect and abuse this month, with two focused on the response to COVID-19, and another into the use of psychotropic…
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Antipsychotics Boxed Warning Curbed Use As “Chemical Restraint” In Nursing Homes: Study
A new study finds that FDA warnings reduced the use of antipsychotics as chemical restraints on elderly nursing home residents, but in many cases, the facilities may have switched to…
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Nursing Home Care For Treating Dementia May Be Better Than Home Care: Study
A new study finds that dementia patients treated at home may be more prone to injury and to suffer from unmet medical needs.
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Trazodone No Better Than Other Atypical Antipsychotics For Treating Older Dementia Patients: Study
A new study warns that giving dementia patients trazodone could be as risky as giving them atypical antipsychotics.
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One-Third Of Foster Kids Prescribed Psych Drugs Without Treatment Plan, Federal Report Warns
Federal investigators report that a third of foster care children in the U.S. prescribed psychotropic drugs are given no treatment plan or medical monitoring while taking the powerful medications.
