Will your current psychotropic medication practices result in a successful survey?
Reducing psychotropic medication use in the SNF setting is achievable, but will require facilities to be proactive in integrating care and establishing a facility culture that supports residents with behavioral health issues. This webinar focuses on developing clinical practices, facility procedures, and documentation to support a proactive approach to managing psychotropic medication.What you’ll learn
- How to take a proactive approach to managing psychotropic medication
- Creating medication procedures that improve care and quality while reducing risk
- Latest CMS guidance and requirements for psychotropic medication
- Establishing a culture that supports residents
- Tips on practices, procedures and documentation
About our speakers
Elizabeth Borntrager, MSN, PMHNP-BC
National Director of Behavioral Health Operations, TeamHealth
Ms. Borntrager has over 15 years of nursing experience, specializing in geriatric psychiatry, non-pharmacologic measures in long-term care, and psychotropic regulatory issues. She holds a Master’s degree from University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
Ms. Borntrager has over 15 years of nursing experience, specializing in geriatric psychiatry, non-pharmacologic measures in long-term care, and psychotropic regulatory issues. She holds a Master’s degree from University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
Dr. Robert Figlerski
Director of Behavioral Health Services, Mid-Atlantic Region, TeamHealth
Dr. Figlerski possesses over 35 years of experience in clinical psychology, concentrating his educational, clinical, and research efforts in Health Psychology and Rehabilitation. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. degree in psychology from Hofstra University.
Dr. Figlerski possesses over 35 years of experience in clinical psychology, concentrating his educational, clinical, and research efforts in Health Psychology and Rehabilitation. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. degree in psychology from Hofstra University.