Psychotropic Medication Management Services
At Wright Geriatric Consulting, we specialize in providing expert psychotropic medication management tailored to the unique needs of geriatric patients across various care settings. Our services ensure compliance with regulatory standards while prioritizing patient safety, dignity, and quality of life.
Our Expertise
We partner with a variety of healthcare facilities, including:
Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs): Offering medication management aligned with long-term care guidelines to meet the needs of complex patient populations.
Memory Care Units: Addressing the unique challenges of managing psychotropic medications in residents with dementia and cognitive decline.
In-Patient Psychiatric Wards: Supporting acute mental health care teams with precise psychotropic management and monitoring.
Services Provided
Our psychotropic medication management services include:
Comprehensive Psychotropic Medication Reviews:
Thorough evaluation of all psychotropic medications to assess efficacy, safety, and necessity.
Recommendations to reduce polypharmacy and optimize therapeutic outcomes.
Gradual Dose Reduction (GDR) Participation:
Active involvement in GDR meetings to comply with federal and state regulations.
Collaboration with care teams to ensure every six-month GDR process requirements are met without compromising patient stability.
Lab Monitoring:
Coordination of appropriate laboratory tests to monitor therapeutic levels and detect adverse effects.
Ensuring lab values are reviewed in a timely manner to guide therapy adjustments.
Regulatory Compliance Support:
Ensuring facility adherence to state and federal psychotropic medication guidelines.
Detailed documentation and reports to meet survey requirements.
Education and Training:
Training for nursing and administrative staff on psychotropic medication guidelines, best practices, and regulatory updates.
Support for interdisciplinary teams to enhance understanding of psychotropic therapies and alternatives.
Why Choose Wright Geriatric Consulting?
Our commitment to integrity, dignity, compassion, and excellence drives our approach to psychotropic medication management. We understand the importance of personalized, age-friendly solutions and work closely with care teams to create actionable strategies for improving patient outcomes.