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JAMDA

May 24, 2016

Antimicrobial Stewardship in Long-Term Care: Metrics and Risk Adjustment

An antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) has been recommended for long-term care facilities because of the increasing problem of antibiotic resistance in this setting to improve prescribing and decrease adverse events. Recommendations have been made for the components of such a program, but there is litt...
JAMDA

June 22, 2018

Antipsychotic Deprescription for Older Adults in Long-term Care: The HALT Study

Despite limited efficacy and significant safety concerns, antipsychotic medications are frequently used to treat behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) in long-term residential care. This study evaluates the sustained reduction of antipsychotic use for BPSD through a deprescribing interve...
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Jun 23, 2026 11:30 am - Jun 23, 2026 1:30 pm

Antipsychotic Stewardship in SNFs: Project PAUSE, the Updated Long-Stay Metric, Boxed Warnings, and the Consultant Pharmacist’s Essential Role in Regulatory Compliance and Resident-Centered Care

This APEX webinar delivers practical, up-to-date guidance on appropriate antipsychotic management, spotlighting the consultant pharmacist’s leadership role in balancing safety, regulatory requirements, and resident quality of life. Join us for an in-depth exploration of Project PAUSE (Psychoactive Appropriate Use for Safety and Effectiveness), the national coalition — with ASCP as a key convener — that has driven national advocacy for evidence-based antipsychotic use in nursing homes.

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