BLEDSOE COUNTY NURSING HOME

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.