• Hallucinations & Delusions Associated With Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis In Long-Term Care

    Join PharmScript, LLC. on Wednesday, April 15, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. EDT. Matt Jaco, Sr. Medical Science Liaison for Acadia Pharmaceuticals, will present the webinar. Non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease include hallucinations and delusions, a hallmark characteristic of Parkinson’s disease psychosis (PDP).   This presentation will review PDP symptoms, screening, and appropriate management.  Learning objectives: [...]

  • Practical Approaches to Managing Behaviors: Person-Centered Care Planning

    Join PharmScript, LLC. on Wednesday, April 29, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EDT. Sarah Ragone, Vice President of Clinical Reimbursement / Education & Training at Coretactics, Inc., will present the webinar. New CMS guidance reinforces the importance of thorough assessment, accurate diagnoses, documented non-pharmacologic interventions, and careful stewardship of antipsychotic medications within a broader behavior [...]

  • Preventing Avoidable Hospitalizations by Providing Appropriate Care and Treatment

    Join PharmScript, LLC. on Wednesday, May 6, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EDT. Ruth West, RN, BC, IPc, with Consistent Compliance, LLC, will present the webinar. Avoidable hospital transfers remain a significant challenge for assisted living and long-term care providers. Delayed recognition of illness, limited staffing, and shortened orientation programs can lead to unnecessary hospitalizations, [...]

  • Antipsychotic Medication – A New Perspective

    Join PharmScript, LLC. on Thursday, June 4, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. EDT. Pathway Health will present the webinar. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services continue to focus on nursing home use of antipsychotic and behavior-altering medications. CMS continues its regulatory and audit focus to identify the inappropriate use of antipsychotic drugs and prescribing practices. [...]